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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book did John Gunther publish in 1944?
(a) The Red Pavilion.
(b) The Lost City.
(c) D-Day.
(d) The Golden Fleece.

2. After his first operation in Chapter 1, Johnny wrote a prayer that he called what?
(a) "Believer's Prayer".
(b) "Unbeliever's Prayer".
(c) "Song of Sorrow".
(d) "Tomorrow's Prayer".

3. The Gerson Therapy was what kind of therapy, which he claimed could cure cancer and most chronic, degenerative diseases?
(a) Hormone therapy.
(b) Physical therapy.
(c) Dietary therapy.
(d) Sleep therapy.

4. In what year did Johnny come home from his boarding school for Christmas looking great in Chapter 1?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1942.

5. By what month had Johnny caught up on the work for his history course in Chapter 4?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) March.

6. When was Max Gerson born?
(a) 1862.
(b) 1881.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1802.

7. Where did John Gunther attend college?
(a) Yale University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) The University of Chicago.
(d) Louisiana State University.

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

9. After his surgery at the end of Chapter 4, Johnny recovered quickly, and he was talking to everyone on what date?
(a) October 4.
(b) March 2.
(c) September 1.
(d) May 2.

10. Who was the Gunther family doctor in the book?
(a) Dr. Traeger.
(b) Dr. Johnson.
(c) Dr. Gerson.
(d) Dr. Hahn.

11. What refers to the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate?
(a) Ecology.
(b) Meteorology.
(c) Biology.
(d) Radiology.

12. What color hair did Johnny have as a child?
(a) Brunette.
(b) Auburn.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Black.

13. Who was particularly good at helping Johnny keep his spirits up by bringing him gifts and reading to him in Chapter 3?
(a) John.
(b) Frances.
(c) Peter.
(d) Dr. Garrison.

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

15. In Chapter 4, Johnny's tumor was growing very rapidly, and it was even invading Johnny's what?
(a) Scalp.
(b) Spine.
(c) Face.
(d) Ears.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What refers to the loss of a large block of interrelated memories, or complete or partial loss of memory caused by brain injury, shock, etc.?

3. In Chapter 3, Johnny was allowed to go home for how long over Christmas?

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

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

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