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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Foreword to Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Gunther had what profession when Johnny was growing up?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Architect.
(c) Painter.
(d) Journalist.

2. What refers to the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil?
(a) Helioponics.
(b) Agroponics.
(c) Aeroponics.
(d) Hydroponics.

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

4. Following Johnny's first operation in Chapter 1, he dictated a letter to whom regarding some thoughts he had?
(a) Dr. Medlin.
(b) Dr. Anderson.
(c) Jackson Pollack.
(d) Professor Einstein.

5. After Johnny's first operation in Chapter 1, he made a remarkable recovery, despite the fact that he couldn't open his eyes for how long?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 12 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did John Gunther grow up?

2. When Johnny left the Neurological Institute, he had to stay in an apartment where in Chapter 2?

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

4. On what date was Johnny's first operation performed in Chapter 1?

5. When did the author receive notice from the school that their son had a stiff neck and was in the infirmary in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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