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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the first chapter, what does the author say is the most "disquieting symptom"?
(a) When he turns his back on his friends.
(b) His deep depression.
(c) His ability to continue working.
(d) Wondering where God is.

3. When was another time when the author enjoyed rambling walks?
(a) After the author's parents died.
(b) When he was a bachelor.
(c) When he was a child.
(d) When his children were younger.

4. What is the "state" of heaven, according to the author?
(a) Where God answers all questions.
(b) "Where the former things have passed away."
(c) Where the dead live in eternal bliss.
(d) Where one "puts away childish things."

5. What does the author think that H. would have thought must happen to weak faith?
(a) That such faith must be knocked down.
(b) That such faith must be held closely.
(c) Religion must build up such faith.
(d) That weak faith has to grow stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author think might have influenced his faith in God?

2. What does the author think might have influenced his love for H.?

3. In Chapter Four, what does the author decide loving H. is like?

4. What do Bridge-players tell the author makes the game serious?

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

(see the answer key)

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