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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. What did Nicole call to tell her father several months after he was at her school?

2. What happened to Sue Fayle's husband?

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

4. What did Don see when he was leaning against the wall to catch his breath after going to the balcony in the arena?

5. Why does Don feel badly about his children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does a woman who called in at a radio station tell Don and what does Don do about it?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did his accident affect his mother and how does she help out?

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

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

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

Now that Eva is the only breadwinner and decision maker, she gains a new confidence in herself. She also appreciates Don more for all the hard work he shoulders for the family.

1. What do you think this statement implies about Eva before the accident?

2. Do you think the above statement implies that Eva felt inferior to her husband? Why or why not?

3. Explain how you believe a woman who believes in total equality between the sexes would view the above statement.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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