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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The White Tower.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The White Tower", the author describes his father as the young man in the gray slacks and maroon _______.
(a) Sweater.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Vest.

2. According to the author, what is the doorway to healing and forgiveness?
(a) Love.
(b) Communciation.
(c) Faith.
(d) Memory.

3. What does the author describe as the "living heart and command center" of his mother's room?
(a) Bed.
(b) Dressing Table.
(c) Bureau.
(d) Chaise Lounge.

4. What renders distinctions between past, present and future meaningless, according to the author?
(a) Death.
(b) Healing.
(c) Memory.
(d) Love.

5. In the Introduction, what is the title of the book the author cites as dealing with the interior of his life?
(a) The Sacred Journey.
(b) Telling Secrets.
(c) Godric.
(d) Now and Then.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dudley Knott's wife's name?

2. Where did the author go to wait with a friend who got news about a family accident?

3. In what year was "Now and Then" written?

4. In what war was Dudley Knott a naval officer?

5. In the Introduction, who does the author quote regarding the definition for "story" versus "plot?"

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