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

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. 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) Sleep therapy.
(d) Dietary therapy.

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

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) 4 days.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumor in humans?

2. By what month had Johnny passed the English examination for school in Chapter 4?

3. When Johnny was a few months old, the family moved where?

4. What day was Johnny's birthday?

5. Johnny moved to where for the summer in Chapter 2, where he had a workshop and laboratory in the garage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What treatment did Johnny receive at Dr. Gerson's Nursing Home in Chapter 3?

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

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

4. What did Johnny's family know about his condition in Chapter 4? Who helped him with his physical activity?

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

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

7. What interests drew Johnny as a young boy, according to the author in the Foreword?

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

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

10. Where did Johnny stay after leaving the Neurological Institute in Chapter 2? Why?

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