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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Van end his letters in "The Way of Grief?"

2. What did Davy have with her in the hospital when she returned the second time?

3. Where did Van go when he wanted to reject Christ in "The Way of Grief?"

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

5. What makes Van call Davy's religion an obedience in "The Severe Mercy?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Van break "the barrier" in "The Barrier Breached?"

2. What made Van think of the Grey Goose in "The Way of Grief?"

3. What shocked Van about Virginia after staying at Oxford?

4. Why did Lewis talk to Van about his decision not to have children with Davy?

5. What made Van stop writing letters to Davy?

6. Why did Van write letters to several friends in "The Way of Grief?"

7. What did Van do before sailing back to Virginia in "Epilogue: The Second Death?"

8. How did Van bring together an intellectual Christian group at "Li'l Dreary?"

9. Why did Van become jealous of Davy's religious practices in "The Barrier Breached?"

10. What did Van and Lewis decide about a "second death?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what Van and Davy's "shining barrier" is. How do they form it? How is it successful or unsuccessful? What is the purpose of the barrier?

Essay Topic 2

Follow Van and Davy's relationship from beginning to end of the book. What are their three biggest turning points? How are they developed? What lessons are conveyed through their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

How is faith a theme in this book? How does faith affect the characters and the plot? What is the author's message about faith?

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