A Severe Mercy Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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 B

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 Shadow of a Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had it been since Van left when he returned to Glenmerle for the first time?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Five years.
(c) One year.
(d) Fifteen years.

2. How did Van honor his love for Davy during their first summer together?
(a) With letters.
(b) With songs.
(c) With paintings.
(d) With poems.

3. Where did Van and Davy live while the Grey Goose was being built?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Virginia.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

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

5. What did Davy and Van decide to establish a code for before marriage?
(a) Their togetherness.
(b) Their solitude.
(c) Their "inloveness."
(d) Their respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Van's parents feel about his marriage to Davy?

2. What did Van and Davy call themselves instead of husband and wife?

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

4. Where did Van and Davy talk during their first date?

5. Who was Laddie?

(see the answer key)

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