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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue: The Second Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Van realize he would have done if Davy did not die?
(a) He would have lost his own faith.
(b) He would have had children with her.
(c) He would have tried to pull her from religion.
(d) He would have taken advantage of her.

2. What does Van say people must pass through to get to eternity in "The Severe Mercy?"
(a) A hole.
(b) A trap door.
(c) A corridor.
(d) A window.

3. How did Van want God to treat him in "The Barrier Breached?"
(a) Without many demands.
(b) With several requirements.
(c) With respect.
(d) Without judgment.

4. How did reading C.S. Lewis' work make Davy feel?
(a) Pleased.
(b) At peace.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Pained.

5. What season was it when Davy and Van finally announced their marriage?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Van describe American's devotion to church?

2. What does Van say would have made him hate God in "The Severe Mercy?"

3. Who bombed Pearl Harbor?

4. How did Van honor his love for Davy during their first summer together?

5. What did the Illumination of the Past make Van wonder about death?

(see the answer key)

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