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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. For how long does Don have trouble discussing his trip to heaven?

2. What does Don say about being broken up in the accident?

3. What amazes Don most about being on the television show?

4. What does Don think the staff expects of him when he leaves?

5. Who does Don choose to tell his story to secondly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does David challenge Don to do and what happens?

2. What does Don think about his children through his ordeal?

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

4. Who does Don meet at the arena in Houston? What happens when he meets him?

5. What two things does Don realize after sharing his story with others?

6. How does Don deal with telling his story now?

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

8. What do a couple of the studies on near death experiences say and what is Don's answer to them?

9. What happened with a classmate of Nicole's at the university?

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

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

It is not surprising that Don has difficulty telling others about his trip to heaven. Most people are skeptical of people claiming to have near death experiences. The connotation is that such stories are false and the people telling them are crazy.

1. Explain what you think about Don's experience. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think most people are skeptical about near death experiences? Why or why not?

3. Do you think any story about a near death experience is false? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

As Don struggles to process what has happened to him, various people point out that Don must open himself up if he is going to survive. Don must accept the help of others, learn to share his story and adjust to a new way of living his life.

1. Discuss why it might be necessary for Don to open himself up to survive. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think everyone needs to learn to accept help from others? Why or why not?

3. What are some of the ways you've seen in the book that Don is adjusting to a new way of life?

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