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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was Johnny working to strengthen his eye problems in Chapter 1?
(a) Contact lenses.
(b) A strict diet.
(c) Eye exercises.
(d) Glasses.

3. The first letter from "A Few More of His Letters" showed Johnny's interest in what?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Music.
(d) His father's work.

4. What is a chronic skin disease common in adolescence, involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands and characterized by pustules on the face, neck, and upper trunk?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Acne.
(c) Polio.
(d) Scabies.

5. In "The Diary", Johnny mentioned that he discussed fears of death with whom?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the weather when Johnny died in "Aftermath"?

2. What book of Pierre Lecomte du Nouy's did Johnny read shortly before his death?

3. In Chapter 3, Johnny's family celebrated his birthday with what?

4. Who played Johnny Gunther in the TV movie based on the narrative from "Death Be Not Proud"?

5. Henry DeWolf Smyth was a commissioner on the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission from 1949 to when?

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