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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Van do with Davy's wedding ring as she died?
(a) Put it back on her finger.
(b) Put it in his pocket.
(c) Put it inside her hand.
(d) Put it on his pinkie finger.

2. What advice did C.S. Lewis give Van after Davy's death?
(a) To keep his faith.
(b) To eat well.
(c) To get rest.
(d) To write letters to all his friends.

3. What type of death did C.S. Lewis say is least perilous to the survivor?
(a) Death that was watched by God.
(b) Death of old age.
(c) Death during a period of love.
(d) Death that was accidental.

4. To whom did Van compare Joy?
(a) Job.
(b) Judas.
(c) Lazarus.
(d) Jesus.

5. What did Van say when Davy asked him not to follow her in death?
(a) He said nothing.
(b) He said it was not up to him.
(c) He said he wouldn't.
(d) He said he had to.

6. What flower did Van decide to bring Davy every day she was in the hospital?
(a) Roses.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Carnations.
(d) Tulips.

7. Why does Lewis say the passing of time is necessary?
(a) For history.
(b) For science.
(c) For learning.
(d) For loving.

8. Why does C.S. Lewis say Davy's death had to happen?
(a) For God to make a point.
(b) For the good of Van.
(c) Because it is unavoidable.
(d) Because the devil exists.

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

10. What did Davy do in "Epilogue: The Second Death" when Van first saw her?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Smile.
(d) Clap.

11. Where did Van go at the end of the book?
(a) To London.
(b) To France.
(c) To Russia.
(d) Back to Virginia.

12. Why did C.S. Lewis say men are like dogs?
(a) They are happy as long as they are fed.
(b) They are too loyal to the pack.
(c) They follow a master.
(d) They need a companion.

13. Why did Davy begin praying for Van to have a relationship with God?
(a) She always included Van in her prayers.
(b) She realized he is distant.
(c) She knew she would get sicker.
(d) She thought it would be better for their relationship.

14. What emotion did Lewis praise in Van in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) Happiness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Regret.
(d) Sadness.

15. How many people did Van tell the doctor were praying for Davy in "The Deathly Snows?"
(a) 100.
(b) 1,000.
(c) One.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Van and Davy do on the veranda every day in the hospital?

2. What did Davy say when she slipped into a coma?

3. Who does C.S. Lewis say love should be passed on to after children?

4. How did Van feel when he saw Davy study the Bible in "The Barrier Breached?"

5. What does "second death" mean?

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