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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the "ripple effect," any act of cruelty or kindness does what?
(a) Returns to the one who originally performed the act.
(b) Is either condemned or cheered in the spirit world.
(c) Blends with other acts until they're all indistinguishable.
(d) Fades off into oblivion.

2. Betty learns that as spirits preparing to come to earth, we choose many of our weaknesses and challenges in order to what?
(a) Be more balanced.
(b) Grow.
(c) Brag.
(d) Complement strengths.

3. What impresses Betty most about spirits in their pre-mortal existence?
(a) How transparent they are.
(b) How timid they are.
(c) Their beauty and glory.
(d) Their wit and bravado.

4. In heaven, Betty is told that when a person dies traumatically, the spirit leaves the body:
(a) Temporarily.
(b) Without looking back.
(c) Through the top of the head.
(d) Quickly.

5. Why does the surgeon cry after talking to Betty about her near-death experience?
(a) Her story gives him hope.
(b) He's worried she will sue.
(c) He feels badly that she died under his care.
(d) He's afraid she's gone mad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after Betty returns to her body, she finds comfort from the spiritual world through:

2. Betty says that regardless of whether someone is great or small, talented or handicapped, sinner or saint, in the spirit world:

3. In the garden, Betty recognizes the spirits as what?

4. What does Betty force herself to participate in some time after returning to her body in order to enjoy life again?

5. Once we release our sincere prayers, what are we to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mystery is solved in this chapter?

2. After sinking further into self-pity upon returning to earth, Betty is saved by what?

3. Who joins Betty in the garden?

4. Describe why a particular drunken man shown to Betty is regarded highly in the spirit world.

5. What happens after Betty makes her decision before the council of men?

6. How does Betty use symbolism in this chapter?

7. Why does Betty meet with a council of twelve men?

8. Describe what Betty writes about the spirits waiting to come to earth.

9. Through the love she experiences as she bids farewell to the heavenly realm, what does Betty conclude regarding the significance of each soul?

10. How does Betty react to what the council of men has to say to her?

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