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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. What is not one of the goals of American Christianity?

2. What is the only thing that Chan argues will ultimately matter in life?

3. What is the ultimate reality for all people?

4. How does Chan describe the practice of offering God leftovers?

5. What parable does Chan refer to in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Chan believe that giving half-hearted praise to God is evil?

2. How does Chan back up his assertion that lukewarm people do not live by faith?

3. What are two ways that humans can respond to their own lack of control over their lives?

4. What are the four creatures at the throne repeating?

5. What surprises some Christians, according to Chapter 1?

6. Why does Chan include the example of Stan and Brooke in this chapter?

7. Describe Chan's relationship with his earthly father.

8. Describe the type of love that lukewarm Christians have for others.

9. In what ways does Chan indicate that people who join the Marines are different from those who become Christians?

10. What are some of the differences between John and Isaiah's descriptions of God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characteristics of an obsessed Christian.

Essay Topic 2

What, in your opinion, is the reason that modern Christians do not fully serve God? Do you agree with Chan's opinion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In his novel, Chan says that the biggest mistake a person can make in life is not being good at and spending time doing the things that matter the most. What types of things was Chan referring to? Do you agree with his opinion? Why or why not?

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