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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. How does Van describe Davy?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His biggest mystery.
(c) His first love.
(d) His lost chance.

2. Where did Davy work when she lived in Virginia?
(a) An accounting firm.
(b) A school.
(c) A library.
(d) A bank.

3. What is "The Sands?"
(a) A novel.
(b) A play.
(c) A poem.
(d) A song.

4. Why did Van and Davy believe there is a creator of the universe?
(a) Because the universe is so large.
(b) Because they were devout Christians.
(c) Because there was so much order and beauty.
(d) Because the Bible says so.

5. What denomination of Christianity did Van and Davy consider themselves to be in "Thou Art the King of Glory?"
(a) Baptists.
(b) Methodists.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Anglicans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long are the events Van reflects on in "The Severe Mercy?"

3. What helped heal Van's doubt about religion after C.S. Lewis warns him about attacks on his faith?

4. What does the sand blow against when Van likens Christ to sand in "The Sands?"

5. Who says Davy's death is a severe mercy?

(see the answer key)

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