Death Be Not Proud Trivia Quiz

Answer: Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill, born in 1922, was a stage, movie and television actor. Arguably his best-known movie role was that of research scientist in the 1971 sci-fi thriller "The Andromeda Strain". He also starred as the title character in the TV crime drama "Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" which ran from 1971 to 1974.

His last performance was in a 1990 episode of "Columbo" entitled "Agenda for Murder". Hill passed away in 2006 at age 84 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Answer: Deerfield

Located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Deerfield Academy was founded in 1797 by Samuel Adams who was then governor of Massachusetts. Its motto is "Be Worthy of Your Heritage". On an average enrollment year, it accommodates 600 students and 100 faculty.

Answer: lacrosse

Johnny was a star student and could hold his own on the gaming field. He was first presented on the lacrosse field, being popular with the other students and the headmaster. He was self-effacing and likeable.

Answer: Frances

Portrayed by actress Jane Alexander, Mrs. Frances Gunther (nee Fineman) was divorced from her husband, but still on sociable terms. She married John Gunther in 1927 and they divorced in 1944. Frances often traveled with and helped John with his writing through 1936. Besides Johnny, the Gunthers also had a daughter, Judy, that died before reaching one year old.

Answer: liquifying ammonia

Johnny was elated that his experiment in developing a new process of liquifying ammonia was successful. His father even acted as his lab assistant during the experiment.

Answer: the Gerson diet

Developed by Dr. Max Gerson, this diet was vegetarian based - no animal proteins were included. It also required consumption of large quantities of organic juices and dietary supplements. The Gerson diet has never been subjected to standardized scientific quality control or testing, so it has not been approved and thus illegal to market it in the U.S.

In the movie, Johnny seemed to tolerate the bland food served to him. His parents tried to set an example by also eating the same meals, but John, Sr. had a difficult time with what he perceived as unappetizing sustenance.

Answer: yes

Johnny was able to graduate from Deerfield by doing independent off-campus study to fulfill his credit requirements. Being partially paralyzed from the cancer, he slowly made his way to accept his diploma among the hearty cheers of his classmates.

Answer: an orange

When John Gunther heard this, he was incredulous that something that large could grow inside someone's head. The surgeon also remarked that he could only remove about half of the tumor and suggested that chemo and radiation could be used to treat the remaining diseased tissue.

Answer: Johnny did not sail on any boat in the movie

The Gunthers stayed at their seaside home during Johnny's illness. Although he took his girlfriend, Mary, down to the dock where their boat was moored, the movie never showed him at sea in it.

Answer: back at Deerfield Academy

John was reminiscing about Johnny as he watched the boys at the academy playing lacrosse as it was at the start of the movie. He contemplated what accomplishments his brilliant son might have had if he had lived.