1. The name for the mosquito comes from the Spanish language. What does it mean? Swamp Dweller Little Fly Biting Fly Disease Carrier

2. The mosquito is part of the family "Culicidae" which contains three sub-families. Which of the following is not one of the sub-families? Toxorhynchitinae Culicinae Anophelinae Chaoboridae

3. Mosquitoes are well-known for having a major role in the transmission of malaria into humans, but what exactly is that role? The mosquito deposits its faeces onto a person's skin as it feeds The malaria parasite develops inside the mosquito larvae The mosquito acquires the parasite from one human and passes it on to another through its saliva The mosquito passes on germs acquired from dirty water to humans

4. Only female mosquitoes feed on blood. True False

5. As well as malaria, which of the following diseases does the mosquito act as vector agent for? Yellow Fever Dengue Fever West Nile Fever All of these

6. Which feature of the adult insect do the pupae of Culex mosquitos lack? Head Thorax Abdomen Mouth

7. Which chemical, formerly known as Neocide, was pushed by the USA as the tool to eradicate the world's mosquito population only for its use to be declared illegal at the end of 1972? Permethrin Malathion Scourge DDT

8. Before the widespread use of insecticides what was the most effective measure employed by civil authorities against mosquito-borne disease? Improving the morals of the population Draining sources of standing water Teaching the local population how to clean themselves properly The imposition of quarantine on infected areas

9. Which drink was introduced by the British Army into its colonies to help fight the spread of malaria? Bourbon and Coke White Rum and Lime Vodka and Orange Gin and Tonic

10. How does the chemical DEET help protect against mosquitoes and malaria? By killing mosquitoes that come into contact with it It makes the skin impervious to the mosquito's proboscis By making it impossible for the malaria parasite to pass into the bloodstream By giving off a "scent" that disorients the mosquito