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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

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. Gerson.
(b) Dr. Mount.
(c) Dr. Masson.
(d) Dr. Hahn.

2. "Death Be Not Proud" takes its name from Holy Sonnet X by whom?
(a) Alexander Pope.
(b) Don Juan.
(c) John Donne.
(d) Homer.

3. What was the cause of Johnny's debilitating illness during his teen years?
(a) Lukemia.
(b) Autism.
(c) Emphysema.
(d) A brain tumor.

4. What school had John Gunther attended for his high school education?
(a) Winston Academy.
(b) Deerfield Academy.
(c) Boston Arts Academy.
(d) Norfolk Academy.

5. Where did Johnny's family vacation when he was very young?
(a) Venice.
(b) Swiss Alps.
(c) Mt. Rushmore.
(d) Austrian Alps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "Death Be Not Proud"?

2. As he grew older, Johnny developed an interest in games, especially what?

3. What term refers to a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability?

4. John Gunther had what profession when Johnny was growing up?

5. Who had been helping Johnny with physical activity in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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