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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) God.
(b) C. S. Lewis.
(c) The two sons.
(d) H.

2. What does the author think might have influenced his love for H.?
(a) A desire to have children.
(b) Reflection of the author's love of God.
(c) Egoism.
(d) Loneliness.

3. What, if any, were H.'s last words?
(a) "I don't want to leave you now."
(b) "I don't want to die."
(c) She had no last words.
(d) "I am at peace with God."

4. In Chapter Two, what does the author say is one more name for death?
(a) Religion.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Grief.
(d) Time.

5. For whom has the author had no difficulty praying?
(a) Those who have died other than his wife.
(b) His children.
(c) Strangers.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what kind of faith cannot survive a serious challenge such as death?

2. In Chapter Three, why does the author conclude he wants H. back?

3. What does the author consider might be "only one more house of cards"?

4. In the early stage of the author's grief, what was one emotion he felt toward God?

5. What does the author decide in Chapter Three is more important that being treated gently by God?

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