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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Of what emotion does grief remind the author?
(a) Fear.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Hatred.

3. For whom has the author had no difficulty praying?
(a) Those who have died other than his wife.
(b) His wife.
(c) His children.
(d) Strangers.

4. If death is real, what does the author conclude about it?
(a) That it matters more than anything.
(b) That the author has no reason to keep living.
(c) That God does not care if people die.
(d) That its existence is irrelevant.

5. In the third chapter, what does the author decide is happening to his wife in the next life?
(a) God continues to "temper her."
(b) Absolutely nothing.
(c) She is perfected in God's eyes.
(d) She has become an angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author ask if he is doing with his fallen house of cards?

2. What does the author think happens to our memories of people?

3. What can the author's grief and memories never achieve?

4. How does the author decide he must consider death?

5. For the author, what are human characterizations of God?

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