Characters
Who is the story about?
Johnny
What challenge does Johnny run into?
A brain tumor
Where does Johnny live?
Wilton, Connecticut
When does Johnny die? (year)
1947
What college was Johnny hoping to attend?
Harvard
Who writes the story?
John Gunther
While he was struggling with the brain tumor, what was something Johnny always looked to do?
Academics/Study
What school does Johnny go to?
Deerfield Academy
During what season does Johnny start developing symptoms?
Spring
How did Johnny end most of his letters?
With "Love Johnny"
Who is the doctor that uses unconventional methods to treat his patients?
Max Gerson
What was the poisinous gas that was used on Johnny to help improve his conditions?
Mustard Gas
Where does his first operation take place?
Presbyterian Hospital in Columbia, New York
How long does Johnny's battle against his brain tumor last?
15 months
What was one of the last things Johnny ever wrote?
"Scientists will save us all"
Who was the headmaster of Deerfield?
Mr. Boydon?
What is the Gerson's diet?
A salt and fat free diet
Where does he go to get his first Mustard Gas injection?
Memorial Hospital in New York
On what date does Johnny recieve his diploma?
June 4th
How many philosophies were included in Gunther's philosophy?
5
Who was the Deerfield doctor that takes Johnny to the infirmary for his stiff neck?
Dr. Johnson
What type of tumor does Johnny have?
Glioma multiforme
Where does Johnny die?
A nearby hospital in Deerfield
At what exact time does Johnny die?
11:02 P.M.
What major world wide event occurs while Johnny is in the hospital?
The end of World War 2