Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

The transcript narrates a critical situation where the speaker faced life-threatening conditions due to a thin barrier between troops and severe health issues like bronchopneumonia and malnutrition. The risks of not undergoing surgery were greater than the surgery itself, leading to a decision to operate. The speaker successfully recovered and was discharged 16 days later, marking a significant event 17 years ago.

What was the main concern about the barrier between the troops?

• It was paper thin.

• It was too high.

• It was invisible.

• It was made of metal.

Which condition was the narrator at risk of due to low weight?

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Broncho pneumonia

• Heart disease

What was the narrator's physical state due to malnutrition?

• Strong and healthy

• Energetic

• No physical reserves

• Overweight

What was the narrator's decision regarding surgery?

• To seek alternative medicine

• To proceed with it despite the risks

• To delay it indefinitely

• To avoid it at all costs

How long after the surgery was the narrator sent home?

• 10 days

• 16 days

• 30 days

• 20 days