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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author think happens to our memories of people?
(a) The memories change over time.
(b) The memories act as substitutes for the people.
(c) We completely forget people.
(d) The memories become more clear.

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

3. How does God seem to respond to the author's agony?
(a) With a sense of nearness to Lewis.
(b) With silence.
(c) With the gift of comfort.
(d) With a feeling that Lewis' wife continued to live.

4. How will the author respond if talked to about the "truth of religion"?
(a) He will argue theology.
(b) He will listen gladly.
(c) He will listen submissively.
(d) He will refuse to engage in conversation.

5. In his grief, where did the author want to revisit?
(a) Confession.
(b) The places he and H. had been happiest.
(c) The United States.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the difference between the author's and H.'s sufferings?

2. According to the author, what never repeats itself?

3. In Chapter Two, what does the author say is one more name for death?

4. The day after the author's rant in Chapter Two, what does he ask himself about God?

5. According to the author, if he searched the universe for H., what would happen?

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