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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What surprised Van and Davy about the Christians they meet in England?
(a) They were well-educated.
(b) They were willing to share the gospel.
(c) They were all young.
(d) They did not judge each other.

3. What composer did Van and Davy enjoy listening to at St. Ebbe's?
(a) Vivaldi.
(b) Handel.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Bach.

4. Why did Van go to Blackwell's Booksellers?
(a) To research Christianity.
(b) To find a gift for Davy.
(c) To start a book collection.
(d) To ask for a job.

5. What did Van do after reading C.S. Lewis' books?
(a) Wrote a letter to Lewis.
(b) Wrote his own book.
(c) Burned the books.
(d) Returned the books.

6. Why did Van and Davy enroll at Yale?
(a) They loved New Haven.
(b) They got free tuition.
(c) It was the best school.
(d) There were too many students at Oxford.

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

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

9. What did C.S. Lewis say about religions born in jungles?
(a) They were focused on the devil.
(b) They were rarely recognized.
(c) They were based on superstition.
(d) They were just like Christianity.

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

11. What does Van describe as the most repugnant part of confessing faith in Christianity?
(a) Saying the rosary.
(b) Reading the Bible.
(c) Making a confession to a priest.
(d) Bending down on one's knee.

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

13. What did Van and Davy call themselves instead of husband and wife?
(a) Man and woman.
(b) Comrades in love.
(c) They do not use any names or titles.
(d) Partners in life.

14. What helped heal Van's doubt about religion after C.S. Lewis warns him about attacks on his faith?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Love.
(d) Time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did C.S. Lewis say human dreams are greater than?

2. What did Davy let go of during her first flight?

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

4. How did Van feel about the history of Christianity in "Encounter with Light?"

5. Why did Van want his money back for the print in "The Shining Barrier?"

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