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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "Why have you forsaken me?"
(a) A friend.
(b) H.
(c) The author.
(d) Jesus.

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

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

4. What theory about God does the author dismiss?
(a) That God is a figment of human imagination.
(b) That God does not love human beings.
(c) That God is close to those who suffer.
(d) That God causes people to die.

5. In Chapter Three, what is the author finally able to do?
(a) Talk to his children about H.
(b) Tend to his affairs.
(c) Tidy up his house.
(d) Remember H. without forcing it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease took both of the author's parents?

2. To what does the author compare physical pain?

3. Who quoted to the author, "Do not mourn like those that have no hope."?

4. What action does the author say is useless if God hurts to heal?

5. In Chapter Two, of whom does the author decide he needs to think more?

(see the answer key)

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