Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

The speaker recounts the shock of being diagnosed with motor neurone disease and the emotional turmoil that followed. They express feelings of unfairness and confusion about their future. Despite the uncertainty, they were advised to continue their research in Cambridge. During this challenging time, they discovered Magner, who provided a sense of inspiration and alignment.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator upon learning about the motor neurone disease?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Shock

• Relief

What advice was given to the narrator after the diagnosis?

• To stop all research activities

• To change career paths

• To return to Cambridge and continue research

• To travel the world

What field of study was the narrator advised to continue researching?

• Astrophysics

• Biochemistry

• General Relativity and Cosmology

• Quantum Mechanics

Who did the narrator discover during the confusing time after the diagnosis?

• A family member

• A supportive friend named Magner

• A new doctor

• A famous scientist

How did the narrator perceive Magner during the challenging period?

• As a mentor

• As someone who understood their feelings

• As a stranger

• As a rival