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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long were the author and H. married?
(a) Six months.
(b) Ten years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

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

3. Who causes the author the most confusion?
(a) Himself.
(b) His sons.
(c) His friends.
(d) God.

4. How does Lewis begin his reflections?
(a) By shouting at God.
(b) By describing his physical and mental state.
(c) By describing his friends' reactions.
(d) By weeping.

5. What does the author say happens when we experience any kind of pain?
(a) It pulls us toward it.
(b) We run from it.
(c) We barely notice it.
(d) We need to share it with others.

Short Answer Questions

1. If death is real, what does the author conclude about it?

2. Where does the author feel his loss the most?

3. What feeling is the author surprised to discover that grief resembles?

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

5. How does God seem to respond to the author's agony?

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