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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family member stayed in the hospital round the clock for the first few days?

2. What did Dick bring to surprise Joni?

3. What emotion did Dr. Sherrill warn Joni about?

4. What did Joni like to do to make herself feel "normal" again?

5. Which of Joni's family members was sick in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the doctors do to reduce Joni's likelihood of getting bed sores? Did it help?

2. In Chapter 9, Joni was introduced to Steve Estes. What did he help her to realize about her relationship with God?

3. What was Joni's visit home like?

4. How did Joni and her parents misunderstand what the fusion surgery would do for her?

5. What did Joni and Diana learn about their different situations when they role-played each other?

6. How did Joni learn to maneuver her wheelchair on her own?

7. What was Mrs. Barber's attitude toward the patients at Greenoaks?

8. What type of person was Joni's mother?

9. What did Joni work on in physical therapy?

10. What did Joni learn about God's will in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Joni's feelings regarding her situation differed from those of other patients she encountered in the hospital and rehab centers. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

There were many times that Joni took what God wanted and twisted it to make it what she wanted. Give examples of some of those times

Essay Topic 3

Joni's family and friends had many different reactions to the accident. Compare and contrast their feelings. Use examples from the book.

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