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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Severe Mercy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What boat did Van and Davy buy in Miami after the War?
(a) Great-ful.
(b) Grey Goose.
(c) Gander.
(d) Gull.

2. What formed the X-shaped shadow Van looks at in "The Shadow of a Tree?"
(a) A ship's mast.
(b) A tree.
(c) A building.
(d) His body.

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 Bible.
(c) Money.
(d) A picture of Davy.

4. Why does Lewis say the passing of time is necessary?
(a) For history.
(b) For science.
(c) For loving.
(d) For learning.

5. Why does Van seek eternity in "The Severe Mercy?"
(a) To be with Davy.
(b) To be free of time.
(c) To end the pain.
(d) To meet God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Davy and Van decide to get a sailboat?

2. What does Van say staying in Kensington did for him?

3. When did Davy return to the hospital in "The Deathly Snows?"

4. What did Van see on his way to the hospital in "The Deathly Snows?"

5. How does Van decide to honor Davy's memory?

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