- 1. What The Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha is a compelling memoir that chronicles the author's relentless efforts to expose the Flint water crisis, a public health disaster that emerged when the city of Flint, Michigan, switched its water supply to the Flint River without implementing the necessary treatment processes to prevent lead corrosion in the pipes. Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician and public health advocate, began noticing alarming health trends in the children of Flint, including an increase in lead levels in their blood, which prompted her to investigate further. The book intricately weaves her personal journey, professional challenges, and the broader implications of environmental injustice into a powerful narrative. She describes the obstacles she faced from political entities and the initial disbelief from the community regarding the severity of the crisis, while simultaneously highlighting the resilience and strength of the residents of Flint. Through her passionate storytelling, Hanna-Attisha not only raises awareness about the implications of systemic neglect and the importance of clean water, but she also emphasizes the critical role that community engagement and activism play in combating injustice and advocating for public health.
What is the primary profession of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha?
A) Pediatrician
B) Politician
C) Journalist
D) Environmental Scientist
- 2. In which city does the Flint water crisis primarily take place?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) Cleveland, Ohio
C) Detroit, Michigan
D) Flint, Michigan
- 3. What toxic substance was found in Flint's water supply?
A) Arsenic
B) Lead
C) Mercury
D) Asbestos
- 4. What was the primary source of Flint's water before the switch that caused the crisis?
A) Lake Michigan
B) Flint River
C) Lake Huron (via Detroit)
D) Local wells
- 5. What did Dr. Mona's research compare to demonstrate the lead poisoning?
A) Blood lead levels before and after the water switch
B) Hospital admission rates
C) Child development rates
D) Water samples from different cities
- 6. What was the role of Marc Edwards in the Flint water crisis?
A) Dr. Mona's medical colleague
B) Michigan governor during the crisis
C) Virginia Tech professor who tested Flint's water
D) Flint's emergency manager
- 7. How did the corrosive Flint River water affect plumbing?
A) It caused pipes to burst
B) It dissolved copper pipes completely
C) It created bacterial growth
D) It leached lead from pipes and solder
- 8. What was the role of emergency managers in Flint's crisis?
A) They were federal investigators
B) They made financial decisions over local government
C) They represented community interests
D) They were water quality experts
- 9. What did residents notice about their water early in the crisis?
A) Discoloration, bad smell, and skin rashes
B) It was colder than usual
C) It had no noticeable changes
D) It tasted sweeter than before
- 10. What role did community activists play in exposing the crisis?
A) They collected data and organized protests
B) They worked for the government
C) They denied there was a problem
D) They provided legal defense for officials
- 11. What was the significance of the 'lead and copper rule'?
A) Federal regulation for monitoring lead in water
B) City ordinance about water testing
C) State law about pipe materials
D) International water safety standard
- 12. What university researcher helped Dr. Hanna-Attisha with water data analysis?
A) Noam Chomsky
B) Marc Edwards
C) Henry Giroux
D) Robert Bullard
- 13. What was the primary reason given for switching Flint's water source?
A) Due to drought conditions
B) To improve water quality
C) To save money
D) Infrastructure repairs
- 14. What was the role of the emergency manager in Flint's crisis?
A) Water treatment plant supervisor
B) Federal disaster response coordinator
C) Local environmental protection officer
D) Appointed by state to control city finances
- 15. What broader social issue does the book connect to the Flint water crisis?
A) Immigration policy
B) Urban gentrification
C) Environmental racism
D) Education reform
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