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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who was Joy Davidman?
(a) Davy's sister.
(b) Van's friend.
(c) A teacher at Oxford.
(d) C.S. Lewis' wife.
2. How did Van feel when he saw Davy study the Bible in "The Barrier Breached?"
(a) He was sad to see her so lonely.
(b) He wished he had her focus.
(c) He pretended to not see her.
(d) He wanted to be out at sea.
3. How does Van decide to honor Davy's memory?
(a) By naming a school after her.
(b) By being devoted to God.
(c) By keeping all her letters.
(d) By donating to church.
4. Why does Lewis say the passing of time is necessary?
(a) For history.
(b) For learning.
(c) For loving.
(d) For science.
5. What makes Van call Davy's religion an obedience in "The Severe Mercy?"
(a) The way she talked to Lewis.
(b) The way she read.
(c) They way she never questioned anything.
(d) The way she prayed.
6. Who did Davy write a poem for in "The Barrier Breached?"
(a) Jules.
(b) Julian.
(c) Van.
(d) Jane.
7. Why did C.S. Lewis say men are like dogs?
(a) They are too loyal to the pack.
(b) They follow a master.
(c) They need a companion.
(d) They are happy as long as they are fed.
8. Where did Van go when he wanted to reject Christ in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) The city.
(b) England.
(c) The country.
(d) The university.
9. What does Van realize he would have done if Davy did not die?
(a) He would have taken advantage of her.
(b) He would have tried to pull her from religion.
(c) He would have had children with her.
(d) He would have lost his own faith.
10. What advice did C.S. Lewis give Van after Davy's death?
(a) To get rest.
(b) To eat well.
(c) To keep his faith.
(d) To write letters to all his friends.
11. What did Van pray for when he met Joy?
(a) Her recovery.
(b) Her help with his faith.
(c) Her soul being saved.
(d) He faith to return.
12. How did Van describe American's devotion to church?
(a) Promising.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Passionless.
(d) Confusing.
13. What did Van do when he heard Davy's pulse was slowing?
(a) Begged God to save her.
(b) Yelled at the doctors.
(c) Stayed home and cried.
(d) Prayed with her.
14. What did Van send with Davy's letter to C.S. Lewis in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) A Bible.
(b) A picture of Davy.
(c) Money.
(d) A letter of his own.
15. What comforted Van when he learns of C.S. Lewis' death?
(a) That he was with Davy.
(b) That Christians never say goodbye.
(c) That he would see him again.
(d) That he had been rewarded by God.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did Van want to reject Christ in "The Way of Grief?"
2. What did Van do with Davy's wedding ring as she died?
3. Where did Van leave some of Davy's ashes?
4. What makes the moments Van reflects on in "The Severe Mercy" imperfect?
5. What does Van decide could replace nostalgia?
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