Welcome to Exam #3!
For this portion of the exam, students are to:
Focus on the
Welcome to Exam #3!
For this portion of the exam, students are to:
Focus on the material presented in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Do not resort to other sources.
Have the entire book to draw upon to answer the exam questions. However, some examples or information need to be drawn from Part 3.
Number each answer
Thoroughly answer the each questions with detailed, concrete examples to support their statements.
Cite relevant material from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to support their answers.
If you are using a digital copy or e-book, please indicate that at the top of your exam.
1. What does the book tell us about racism and inequality in America? Please provide examples of racism or inequality during Henrietta’s lifetime (1920’s-1950’s) and after her death (1950’s-present day).
2. Are the Lacks family now living in an equal society, or do they still experience racism? Please explain your responses with detailed examples.