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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) Painter.
(c) Architect.
(d) Journalist.

2. Johnny's parents lied to Johnny, telling him that his tumor was what in Chapter 1?
(a) Bigger.
(b) Growing.
(c) Smaller.
(d) Dead.

3. The first operation Johnny underwent took how long in Chapter 1?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

4. Where was Johnny conceived?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) London.

5. As he grew older, Johnny developed an interest in games, especially what?
(a) Cribbage.
(b) Poker.
(c) War.
(d) Chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johnny underwent x-ray treatment until what date, when they stopped the treatment because of the danger of killing off tissue and causing white blood cells to deteriorate, in Chapter 2?

2. What refers to the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate?

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

4. The author describes Johnny's character as being what in the book's Forward?

5. Where did John Gunther grow up?

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