A Severe Mercy Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sheldon Vanauken
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Severe Mercy Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sheldon Vanauken
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shining Barrier (The Pagan Love).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Van say was his first aesthetic experience?
(a) Shivering in the cold.
(b) Having pain feel intense.
(c) Falling in love.
(d) Watching the branches of a tree wave.

2. How long had Davy been dead when Van returned to Glenmerle?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) One month.

3. How long did Van stay in Kensington?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

4. 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.

5. What did Van and Davy call the "Grey Goose?"
(a) A bird.
(b) A house.
(c) A boat.
(d) Their love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Davy and Van see as being a blessing in heaven of their marriage?

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

3. What does Van say made him realize the feelings of pain and longing while in Kensington?

4. What did Van and Davy do when they needed to make a decision?

5. How does Van describe Davy?

(see the answer key)

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