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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and Aftermath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Johnny filled out his application for college and took the college board exams on what date?
(a) April 25, 1947.
(b) April 12, 1947.
(c) May 10, 1946.
(d) June 1, 1947.

2. Johnny's family received news that he would be able to do what in Chapter 5?
(a) Go to Carnegie Hall.
(b) Graduate with his class.
(c) Live to be 25.
(d) Have multiple surgeries.

3. How old was Johnny when his family moved to Connecticut?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

4. What refers to the science that deals with the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter?
(a) Radiology.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Meteorology.
(d) Physics.

5. Who played John Gunther in the TV movie based on the narrative from "Death Be Not Proud"?
(a) Michael Williams.
(b) Arthur Hill.
(c) Robby Benson.
(d) James Archer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Max Gerson born?

2. In "Aftermath," the author reprints how many letters from doctors who expressed their sympathies and regret for the unfulfilled promise Johnny had?

3. What color hair did Johnny have as a child?

4. When was John Gunther's Inside U.S.A. published?

5. Who told Johnny's family that Johnny was dying in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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