Henrietta Lacks Quiz 1
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Henrietta Lacks Quiz 1
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
I can identify key characters, events, and themes from Chapters 1-3.
📝 Part 2: Cloze Reading Passage
I can use context clues to complete missing information about Henrietta's story.
Word Bank: consent, immortal, poverty, segregated, research, Baltimore, tobacco, cells, HeLa, ethics
Henrietta Lacks was born into _________ in rural Virginia, where her family worked on _________ farms. When she moved to _________ with her husband Day, she lived in a _________ neighborhood where African Americans had limited access to quality healthcare. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, doctors took samples of her _________ without her knowledge or _________. These cells became _________ in the laboratory, meaning they could live and multiply indefinitely. The cell line was named _________, and it became crucial for medical _________ around the world. However, the story raises important questions about medical _________ and patient rights.
✏️ Part 3: PACA Analysis
I can analyze the author's purpose, audience, context, and argument.
🔍 Part 4: Character Analysis
I can analyze key characters and their roles in the story.
Character Bank: Rebecca Skloot, Henrietta Lacks, Day Lacks, Dr. George Gey, Deborah Lacks, Dr. Howard Jones
The scientist who cultured Henrietta's cells: _________________
Henrietta's husband: _________________
The author investigating the story: _________________
Henrietta's daughter seeking answers: _________________
The doctor who first examined Henrietta: _________________
🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking
I can make connections between the text and broader themes.
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