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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Within how much time at Dr. Gerson's Nursing Home did Johnny begin to show improvement in Chapter 3?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 1 month.

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

5. When did Max Gerson die?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1942.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johnny was interested in music, especially what type of instruments?

2. When Johnny was put in the infirmary for a stiff neck in Chapter 1, there was what kind of scare at the school?

3. How was Johnny working to strengthen his eye problems in Chapter 1?

4. When did Johnny's parents establish a regular routine for visitation in Chapter 3?

5. What refers to a sudden attack, as of epilepsy or some other disease?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events had led up to Johnny's diagnosis in Chapter 1?

2. What happened when Johnny's doctors attempted hormone treatment in Chapter 4?

3. Where was Johnny Gunther born and raised? When did his family move to the United States?

4. When were Johnny's parents informed that he might have a brain tumor? What did they do upon hearing the news?

5. What led the doctors to disagreements about Johnny's treatment options in Chapter 3?

6. What did a specialist recommend for Johnny's treatment in Chapter 4? How did his treatment change?

7. How did Johnny's studies progress in Chapter 4? What motivated Johnny in this regard?

8. Who helped arrange a meeting between Johnny and Mary in Chapter 4? How was Johnny's health during this time?

9. What was controversial about Dr. Gerson's form of treatment, as discussed in Chapter 3? How did Johnny feel about it?

10. Describe Johnny's first operation. When did it take place and where? What was the objective of the operation?

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