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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. To whom does Don first tell the entire story?

2. What does Don think he is doing when he tells people of his time in heaven?

3. How does Don continue to feel emotionally?

4. What do the twins quit doing around their father?

5. What kinds of people does Don seem to come in contact with following his recovery?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what other way besides accident victim does Don help people?

2. What kind of award does Nicole receive and how did she qualify for it?

3. What does Don ask of his three children and how do they respond?

4. Why has Don agreed to see a local police officer?

5. Who begins crying when Don is speaking at a church and why? What did she tell Don?

6. With whom does Don finally share his entire story and how did it go?

7. What does Don say to the police officer, Brad and his wife?

8. Where did Don go in Houston and what did he have to do to get a seat? Why?

9. What does Don need when he returns home and how are those needs met?

10. Why does Don think he is able to help others in pain or recovery from injury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What God's purpose is for Don is difficult to discern as he lies in a depressive fog confined to a hospital bed. As much as Don wants to believe that God has brought him back to earth for a reason, he struggles to find understanding.

1. Do you think Don's reaction to the accident would be considered normal? Explain your reasoning.

2. After experiencing heaven, does it seem strange that Don would be depressed and wanting understanding? Why or why not?

3. Do you believe Don has been returned to life for a reason? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Don continues to suffer from severe depression. He is battling anger, which is often unleashed on the medical staff.

1. Discuss why Don might take his anger out on the medical staff.

2. Discuss how you think you would feel in Don's position?

3. Why do you think the staff tolerates Don's anger and abuse?

Essay Topic 3

Don has difficulty discussing his trip to heaven with anyone for several years after the accident. Don told Eva only a tiny portion of what had happened, and she never pesters him with questions, sensing he is not ready to talk. One day, David Gentiles visits Don at home and asks Don how he is feeling. As the conversation progresses, Don begins to share the entire story of his ninety minutes in heaven with David.

1. Why do you think Don was able to tell his story to David and not to Eva?

2. Do you think that Don and Eva must not have a good marriage if he tells someone his story before he tells her? Why or why not?

3. How would you feel if you were Eva? Discuss in detail what she might have been feeling and how you would react if you were her.

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