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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Betty say about a mother's prayers for her children?
(a) Sometimes they're a little selfish.
(b) They are always tended to by spirits who used to be mothers.
(c) These please God the most.
(d) These are the greatest prayers.

2. What do those gathered at Betty's farewell from the spirit world begin to do?
(a) Sing spontaneously.
(b) Bring her gifts.
(c) Recite a memorized poem.
(d) Dance with her.

3. What is Betty's first impression of her body upon her return to earth?
(a) Cold and heavy.
(b) Utterly beautiful.
(c) Warm and inviting.
(d) Barely recognizable.

4. As Betty finds herself at the center of much adoration, she realizes that every soul is:
(a) Interesting.
(b) Able to sing.
(c) Of infinite worth.
(d) A tiny pebble in a large sea.

5. In the last chapter of the book, who does Betty miss terribly and pray for often?
(a) A baby.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A sister.
(d) Her oldest son.

6. Who appears next to Betty right before her life review?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Mary.
(c) The three monks.
(d) Jesus.

7. Can our prayers help our friends and family members?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only close family members.
(c) No.
(d) Only friends.

8. In many instances, our earth family members and friends are:
(a) Spirits we bonded with.
(b) Learning exactly the same lessons we are.
(c) Former guardian angels.
(d) Beings from other planets.

9. With the "ripple effect," any act of cruelty or kindness does what?
(a) Returns to the one who originally performed the act.
(b) Is either condemned or cheered in the spirit world.
(c) Blends with other acts until they're all indistinguishable.
(d) Fades off into oblivion.

10. Betty learns that our earthly prayers for others can benefit those:
(a) In heaven only.
(b) On earth only.
(c) Whom we know personally, but not others.
(d) On earth and in heaven.

11. In the garden, Betty recognizes the spirits as what?
(a) Friends.
(b) Professors.
(c) Security guards.
(d) Grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

12. Betty says that wherever she traveled in the spiritual world, she always felt what?
(a) Comforting presence of God's love.
(b) The pull of her family bringing her back.
(c) Like a stranger in a strange land.
(d) The protection of benevolent spirits.

13. What does Betty force herself to participate in some time after returning to her body in order to enjoy life again?
(a) Deep sea fishing.
(b) Her children's activities.
(c) Bungee jumping.
(d) Community theater.

14. How long does it take Betty to finally agree to share her otherworldly experiences in a book?
(a) Two years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Thirty-six years.
(d) Nineteen years.

15. Betty states that even though she and Joe help their adult children through painful moments, they can never:
(a) Replace guardian angels.
(b) Live their lives for them.
(c) Offer advice.
(d) Go back to how things were.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Betty sees spirits eagerly awaiting their turn on earth, she notes that they regard life on earth as what?

2. Why does the surgeon cry after talking to Betty about her near-death experience?

3. As Betty prepares to leave heaven, she realizes that:

4. How does Betty travel to other worlds, galaxies, and realms?

5. In conclusion, what does Betty say we are here on earth to do?

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