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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does C.S. Lewis say Davy's death had to happen?
(a) Because it is unavoidable.
(b) For God to make a point.
(c) Because the devil exists.
(d) For the good of Van.

2. Why did Van consider changing his major to theology?
(a) Because he felt a calling.
(b) Because of how he felt writing "The Sands."
(c) Because Lewis suggested it.
(d) Because it paid well.

3. Why did Davy start praying with the other patients when she was in the hospital for the second time?
(a) She was comforting them.
(b) She said it was her calling.
(c) She missed her Christian group.
(d) She wanted to live longer.

4. How did Van describe Christianity after seeing the cross-like shadow?
(a) As a farce.
(b) As a weapon.
(c) As a truth.
(d) As a fairy tale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Davy's friends give her after she returned home in "The Deathly Snows?"

2. What did C.S Lewis believe was pursuing Van?

3. Who did Van and Davy invite over for company during their first year at Oxford?

4. How did Van end his letters in "The Way of Grief?"

5. Why does Van believe all the great moments in life must be felt?

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