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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lewis begin his reflections?
(a) By weeping.
(b) By shouting at God.
(c) By describing his friends' reactions.
(d) By describing his physical and mental state.

2. Who said, "Why have you forsaken me?"
(a) A friend.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The author.
(d) H.

3. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) The two sons.
(b) God.
(c) C. S. Lewis.
(d) H.

4. In the first chapter, who does the author say had died several years ago?
(a) The author's friend.
(b) The author's brother.
(c) The author's father.
(d) One of the author's sons.

5. What disease took both of the author's parents?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Old age.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical condition does the author think his feelings resemble?

2. Who has just died?

3. What did H. say so often?

4. What does the author conclude about the way that lovers feel about the other one's death?

5. What kind of character did the author's wife have?

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