Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	What group of people are most likely to die if infected with malaria?
	A.	tourists who visit warm tropical locations
	B.	elderly people over the age of sixty-five
	C.	children under the age of five
	D.	those people living in tropical climates

2.	Why are pregnant women especially vulnerable to malaria?
	A.	Their bodies produce lots of blood to nourish the growing fetus.
	B.	Their immune systems are considerably weaker when pregnant.
	C.	The growing fetus acts as a malaria virus magnet.
	D.	Their healthier diet makes them more susceptible to mosquito bites.

3.	What is preventing African nations from widespread combination therapy treatments?
	A.	The side effects are often as bad as malaria.
	B.	The nations do not have the necessary financial resources available.
	C.	The drug companies are not willing to sell their products to African nations.
	D.	United Nations regulations are limiting the usage of combination therapies.

4.	What happened when the South African government suspended the use of DDT?
	A.	The number of malaria cases and deaths increased.
	B.	The number of farm animal deaths decreased substantially.
	C.	Surprisingly, the number of malaria cases dramatically dropped.
	D.	There was no noticeable decline or rise in malaria cases.

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