Michael Bruce died a long time ago, and I need to know where, and when, for my records (neopets)?

When trying a quest from the brain tree the only way to find the answer (since it is randomly generated) is by feeding the esophagor. If you don't feed him twice within the time limit you are given from the brain tree than you will just have to try again with a new quest. It's the only way, all online answers are just examples since there are too many different combinations.