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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. On what date did Johnny's parents receive a call that a neurologist had seen their son, and they thought that Johnny had a brain tumor?
2. Who was the Gunther family doctor in the book?
3. When was John Gunther's Inside U.S.A. published?
4. What refers to the science that deals with the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter?
5. Who is the narrator of "Death Be Not Proud"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What interests drew Johnny as a young boy, according to the author in the Foreword?
2. What treatment did Johnny receive at Dr. Gerson's Nursing Home in Chapter 3?
3. What events had led up to Johnny's diagnosis in Chapter 1?
4. How does the author describe Johnny in the Foreword? What qualities did Johnny exhibit?
5. How is the author of "Death Be Not Proud" related to the central figure in the memoir? What subject does the book revolve around?
6. Describe Johnny's first operation. When did it take place and where? What was the objective of the operation?
7. What happened when Johnny's doctors attempted hormone treatment in Chapter 4?
8. What was Johnny's condition like when he entered Dr. Gerson's Nursing Home in Chapter 3? How was his recovery there?
9. What reason does John Gunther give for writing "Death Be Not Proud" in the Foreword of the book?
10. What interests did Johnny develop as he grew older, according to the author in the Foreword?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the history and effectiveness of alternative therapies in the treatment of cancer. What do the statistics indicate in terms of remission? How much reliable data is there for alternative therapies?
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
What was Johnny's relationship with his mother like? How long had John and Frances been divorced and how amicable was their split?
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