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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing?

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

3. What word means quiet, inactive, or dormant?

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

5. In Chapter 4, Johnny's tumor was growing very rapidly, and it was even invading Johnny's what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does John Gunther give for writing "Death Be Not Proud" in the Foreword of the book?

2. What were Johnny's parents informed after his first operation in Chapter 1? How did Johnny recover from the surgery?

3. When was Johnny first sent to the infirmary in Chapter 1? Why?

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

5. What interests did Johnny develop as he grew older, according to the author in the Foreword?

6. How is the author of "Death Be Not Proud" related to the central figure in the memoir? What subject does the book revolve around?

7. What was Johnny's condition like when he entered Dr. Gerson's Nursing Home in Chapter 3? How was his recovery there?

8. What information did Johnny's family receive after his surgery in Chapter 4? How did Johnny recover from the operation?

9. How did Johnny's family react to the conflict between doctors in Chapter 3? What compromise was met?

10. What does the author write of Johnny's bad moods in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the effects of Dr. Gerson's Diet on Johnny's tumor as discussed in Chapter 3. How did Johnny feel about the diet?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Johnny's relationship with Mary in the narrative. How did Mary feel about Johnny? What was her reaction to his condition?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the study of neurology and discuss the events which led to Johnny's diagnosis in the narrative. What symptoms did Johnny exhibit?

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