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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Van and Davy make sure they spend time outside while they are at Oxford?
(a) To enjoy the warm weather.
(b) To take breaks from school.
(c) To honor God's work.
(d) To protect their relationship.

2. Who did Van and Davy invite over for company during their first year at Oxford?
(a) They do not invite people over.
(b) People of other religions.
(c) Other Christians.
(d) Professors.

3. Why did C.S. Lewis say he started researching Christianity?
(a) He did not want it to be true.
(b) He was paid to write its history.
(c) He had a school project.
(d) He wanted it to be true.

4. How did Van and Davy come up with their code before marriage?
(a) They examined failed relationships.
(b) They asked their parents for advice.
(c) They made a list of what they value.
(d) They read love poetry.

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

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

7. What did Van's dinner group in England do?
(a) Reviewed books.
(b) Wrote articles.
(c) Raised money.
(d) Hosted speakers.

8. Why did Davy and Van decide to get a sailboat?
(a) They did not have to buy fuel.
(b) They could get one cheap.
(c) Davy loved sailing.
(d) It was very romantic.

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

10. Where did Van and Davy sail after the War?
(a) The Florida Keys.
(b) The Carribbean.
(c) To South America.
(d) To the East Coast.

11. Where did Van and Davy talk during their first date?
(a) Near the sea.
(b) By the fireplace.
(c) In a barn.
(d) On the porch.

12. What does Van say is dangerous about making decisions in "Encounter with Light?"
(a) Not talking to Davy first.
(b) Not sleeping well beforehand.
(c) Including God.
(d) Including emotion.

13. How did Van feel when Davy became a Christian?
(a) He thought she would change her mind.
(b) He was afraid of what would happen to their relationship.
(c) He could not believe she did it without him.
(d) He was angry with her.

14. Why did Davy and Van take boating lessons?
(a) They wanted to be in a boat race.
(b) They wanted to build a boat.
(c) The lessons were free.
(d) They wanted to live at sea.

15. Where did Van and Davy go during their breaks from Yale?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Maryland.
(c) New York.
(d) Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Van write for after the War?

2. Why did Van and Davy believe there is a creator of the universe?

3. Why did Van and Davy decide not to live at sea after their first year at Oxford?

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

5. Where did Van and Davy spend the day before leaving their first year at Oxford?

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