Typhoid Mary

A historical depiction of Typhoid Mary, showcasing her as a cook in a kitchen setting from the early 1900s, with elements symbolizing infection and disease.

Test Your Knowledge on Typhoid Mary

Challenge yourself with this intriguing quiz about Typhoid Mary, the infamous carrier of the typhoid fever bacterium. Discover the historical relevance and medical implications of her story while testing your understanding of infectious diseases.

  • Explore the life and impact of Typhoid Mary
  • Learn about typhoid fever and its transmission
  • Test your knowledge with 14 engaging questions
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CookingHistory47
Dr Soper was a
Civil engineer
bacteriologist
Pharmacist
Chemist
What happened to the daugher of the last tenants (locataires) of the Oyster Bay property?
She died of typhoid fever
She became ill with typhoid
She infected all her family with typhoid fever
She discovered the bacteria responsible for typhoid fever
Which bacterium causes typhoid? (no capital letter in your answer)
How does it enter living organisms?
Through the air
By being bitten by a moskito
By ingestion
By being in close contact with someone infected
What is the percentage of infected people to die if the infection is left intreated?
10 to 20
20 to 25
20
5 to 10
Soper looked for the bacteria in the sewage system
True
False
He did so because the fever was associated with poverty and uncleanliness
True
False
He couldn't find anything in the sewage. He then investigated about all the places Mary had been a cook in.
True
False
How many household were infected by Mary?
8
10
7
5
How many people died after being infected by Mary?
20
22
27
21
Why were all her former employers surprised? (start your answer with because, no capital letter)
Soper was able to track Mary because she finally got sick
True
False
Mary was very receptive to what Soper told her. She agreed to be tested.
True
False
What was Mary Mallon afraid of if ever she was found responsible for the deaths and infections?
To lose her job
To have to find a new job
Not to be able to find a job as a cook anymore and to die in poverty
To be sent in hospital and be asked to pay for the treatment. It would have been very difficult with the money she made as a cook
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