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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Way of Grief.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eventually happens to the sand in "The Sands?"
(a) It wears Van down.
(b) It blows away.
(c) It becomes a pearl.
(d) It builds a beach.

2. What type of death did C.S. Lewis say is least perilous to the survivor?
(a) Death that was watched by God.
(b) Death during a period of love.
(c) Death that was accidental.
(d) Death of old age.

3. What did Van send with Davy's letter to C.S. Lewis in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) A letter of his own.
(b) A picture of Davy.
(c) Money.
(d) A Bible.

4. Where did Van and Davy sail after the War?
(a) To the East Coast.
(b) To South America.
(c) The Florida Keys.
(d) The Carribbean.

5. What helped heal Van's doubt about religion after C.S. Lewis warns him about attacks on his faith?
(a) Time.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Love.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Van and Davy enroll at Yale?

2. What did Van call "the dirge of a dying world?"

3. How did Van describe Christianity after seeing the cross-like shadow?

4. Why did Van and Davy make sure they spend time outside while they are at Oxford?

5. What did Van and Davy worship as the holiest existence while in Hawaii?

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