There's Something About (Typhoid) Mary

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1. In 1907, the woman now known to the world as "Typhoid Mary" was identified as a "healthy carrier" of typhoid fever. What was this unfortunate Mary's real name? Mary Hitchcock Mary Mallon Mary Morrison Mary Fitzhugh

2. "Typhoid Mary's" ongoing saga made national headlines throughout the early 1900s. However, the tumultuous events of her life took place in and around one particular U.S. city. Which city was it? Chicago Baltimore Boston New York

3. Although health officials didn't become aware of Typhoid Mary until 1907, she is believed to have spread typhoid to at least 50 people while working as a domestic in various households. What was Mary's specific job description? Nanny Cook Maid Wet nurse

4. Typhoid Mary's status as a healthy carrier of typhoid fever is unique in the annals of medical history. True False

5. After linking Typhoid Mary to a recent outbreak of typhoid fever in Oyster Bay, Long Island, health officials visited her to request blood and stool samples. How did Mary respond to their request? She complied peacefully She threatened them with a gun She fell to her knees, weeping She threatened them with a sharp utensil

6. After being taken into custody by health officials, Typhoid Mary was sent off to live in seclusion on North Brother Island, a division of Riverside Hospital on the East River near the Bronx. How many years in total did she spend there? 10 23 17 26

7. While quarantined on North Brother Island, Typhoid Mary remained under the perpetual care of doctors who tried unsuccessfully to cure her of her disease. What kind of operation did they wish to perform on her, which she refused to allow? Removal of her gall bladder Hysterectomy Sterilization Blood transfusion

8. In 1909, Typhoid Mary filed suit against the U.S. health department for what she alleged was unfair incarceration. Did she win her suit? Yes No

9. Typhoid Mary was released from seclusion on North Brother Island in 1910, only to be sent back three years later after violating the condition of her release. What was that condition? That she never have children That she not attend public gatherings That she never again sue the health department That she change professions

10. After spending the majority of her life as a de facto prisoner on North Brother Island, the woman known as "Typhoid Mary" passed away in 1937. How did she meet her end? Complications from a stroke Brain cancer Heart attack Complications from alcoholism