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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. What doctor vehemently opposed to removing Johnny's tumor in Chapter 3, stating that the tumor was dead and that it was sloughing itself out of his head?
(a) Dr. Masson.
(b) Dr. Gerson.
(c) Dr. Hahn.
(d) Dr. Mount.

2. According to a camp counselor from when he was young, Johnny was very what?
(a) Unpopular.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Popular.
(d) Angry.

3. When did Max Gerson die?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1945.

4. What refers to the medical use of ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells?
(a) Radiation therapy.
(b) Atomic therapy.
(c) Hydrogen therapy.
(d) Paleontific therarpy.

5. Who is the narrator of "Death Be Not Proud"?
(a) John Gunther.
(b) Frances Gunther.
(c) James Gunther.
(d) Johnny Gunther.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the weather at Johnny's funeral in "Aftermath"?

2. What school had John Gunther attended for his high school education?

3. What word means marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic?

4. Where was Max Gerson born?

5. Johnny's mother was of what religion?

(see the answer key)

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