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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How must God be approached?
(a) As the goal.
(b) As One who shares in human suffering.
(c) As the road.
(d) As the means.

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

3. What does the author say combats the idea of God's mindless cruelty?
(a) Scripture.
(b) Christ.
(c) Memories of lost loved ones.
(d) The promise of heaven.

4. What physical condition does the author think his feelings resemble?
(a) A broken heart.
(b) A severe headache.
(c) An ulcer.
(d) A concussion.

5. In Chapter Four, what does the author suddenly feel walking through nature?
(a) Deep loss.
(b) Faith in God.
(c) Invitation to pre-H. happiness.
(d) Surrender to fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "state" of heaven, according to the author?

2. What does the author think it means if human suffering is unnecessary?

3. To what ultimate fate does the author resign himself?

4. How do some of the author's friends try to console him?

5. Who causes the author the most confusion?

(see the answer key)

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