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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shadow of a Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Davy first caught Van's attention?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her walk.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her hair.

2. Why does Van say he decided to seek joy?
(a) It is most important emotion.
(b) It is the most elusive emotion.
(c) It is the easiest emotion.
(d) It is the highest emotion.

3. Who did Van write for after the War?
(a) The Miami Herald.
(b) Yale Press.
(c) The New Yorker.
(d) Yachting Magazine.

4. How did Van feel about God while living at Glenmerle?
(a) He was devoted to God.
(b) He rarely went to church.
(c) He did not believe in God.
(d) He thought there were several gods.

5. Why did Davy and Van decide to get a sailboat?
(a) It was very romantic.
(b) Davy loved sailing.
(c) They did not have to buy fuel.
(d) They could get one cheap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Van want his money back for the print in "The Shining Barrier?"

2. What does Van say he once thought emotions were a symptom of?

3. What did Van and Davy do the day before Pearl Harbor was bombed?

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

5. Why did Davy and Van take boating lessons?

(see the answer key)

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