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What was the only food that Peg wanted when she had a high fever, which might have “saved her life?”
Chocolate Milkshake
Who brought Peg food at the hospital?
Her parents
What holiday did Peg go home for?
Christmas
What was Peg’s surprise for Dr. Bevis?
She could walk again
Which of Peg’s gifts gets burned since she is highly contagious?
Her teddy bear
What happened to Peg at school before she went to the hospital?
Her leg started twitching and she collapsed.
During what part of the week did Peg’s parents visit her at the hospital?
The weekend, Sunday.
What is the name of the doctor who helped motivate Peg to walk again?
Dr. Bevis
After Peg said goodbye to her wheelchair, what did she have to help her walk?
Walking Sticks
What state does Peg live in?
Minnesota
Where did Peg store food for her and the girls at Sheltering Arms?
Under her bed.
What is the machine called that helps Tommy, Peg’s roommate at University hospital, breathe easier?
The Iron Lung
For what holiday did Peg and the patients at the Sheltering Arms put on a skit?
Christmas
What did Peg name her wheelchair?
Silver
Was there a cure for Polio in 1949 when Peg had it?
No, a vaccine had not yet been created.
How old was Peg when she was diagnosed with Polio?
12 years old, right before her 13th birthday.
What was Peg's brothers name?
Art
How did Peg act when she had the Sister Kenny Treatments (hot packs and stretching)?
She screamed and was in a lot of pain.
What is the name of the radio show that Peg and Tommy listened to together?
The Lone Ranger
What did Peg not want to miss out on at school the day that she started showing symptoms of Polio?
The Homecoming Parade
What are the names of Peg's four roommates at Sheltering Arms?
Dorothy, Alice, Shirley and Renee
How many different kinds of Polio did Peg have?
Three; Spinal, respiratory, and bulbar
Which hospital did Dr. Bevis work at?
University Hospital
What does Peg call it when Mrs. Crab put the hot packs on her and stretched her?
Torture Time
How long was Peg in the hospital recovering from Polio?
7 months