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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the third chapter, what does the author say is the reason he does not think about H. all the time?
(a) He is writing a book.
(b) Work and conversation get in the way.
(c) His children take up his time.
(d) He tries to distract himself.

2. Where is Jesus's agony on the cross recorded?
(a) A Grief Observed.
(b) The Dead Sea Scrolls.
(c) One of the author's textbooks.
(d) The Bible.

3. When does the author claim he is at his worst?
(a) When he is lazy.
(b) When he goes to bed.
(c) When he can think about nothing but H.
(d) When he's not thinking about H.

4. What metaphor does the author use to describe the strength of his belief of H.'s continuing existence?
(a) An automobile.
(b) A book.
(c) A grave stone.
(d) A rope.

5. What does the author conclude in Chapter Three was the purpose of his earlier rage against God?
(a) To help the author redefine his idea of God.
(b) To know the unknowable.
(c) To manipulate God.
(d) To strike back at God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the author think his suffering will last?

2. At the end of Chapter Two, what does the author think about his reflections?

3. Why does the author think that grief feels like suspense?

4. What does the author state causes human beings to regard God falsely?

5. In the second chapter, what does the author reason God must do if He hurts people so in this life?

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