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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author think that grief feels like suspense?
(a) One does not know why grief is so painful.
(b) One does not know what grief really means.
(c) One never knows when grief will end.
(d) One experiences frustrating habitual impulses.

2. What metaphor does the author use to describe the strength of his belief of H.'s continuing existence?
(a) A grave stone.
(b) A rope.
(c) A book.
(d) An automobile.

3. What action does the author say is useless if God hurts to heal?
(a) Begging God for tenderness.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Trying to heal oneself.
(d) Thinking one can reverse any pain.

4. For whose sake was the author's plea, "Come back"?
(a) For H.'s sake.
(b) For his children's sake.
(c) For God's sake.
(d) The author's own sake.

5. What did the author's friends call him?
(a) Clive Staples.
(b) Clive.
(c) Jack.
(d) C. S.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way does the author crave to be touched by H.?

3. According to the author, what never repeats itself?

4. Who has just died?

5. Why does the author ask God to treat H. tenderly?

(see the answer key)

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