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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens once Betty makes the decision to return to earth?
(a) Her grandmother hugs her.
(b) The council applauds her.
(c) She begins to weep with regret.
(d) Angels surround her.

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

3. What saves Betty from the condition she finds herself in after returning to her body?
(a) A mystical experience.
(b) Strong medications.
(c) Love for her family.
(d) Another hospital stay.

4. In conclusion, what does Betty say we are here on earth to do?
(a) Ponder our existence.
(b) Love one another.
(c) Live it up.
(d) Work very hard.

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

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

7. Once we release our sincere prayers, what are we to do?
(a) Go to a church and pray.
(b) Let go and trust God.
(c) Repeat them over and over again.
(d) Say them again loudly.

8. What entities frighten Betty after she returns to her body?
(a) Dark shadows.
(b) Demons.
(c) Vampires.
(d) Ghosts.

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

10. In heaven, Betty is told that when a person dies traumatically, the spirit leaves the body:
(a) Quickly.
(b) Temporarily.
(c) Without looking back.
(d) Through the top of the head.

11. Initially, Betty think the spirits who've gathered in the garden have come:
(a) For a church ceremony.
(b) To protect her.
(c) For a graduation party.
(d) To review her life.

12. Why does the surgeon cry after talking to Betty about her near-death experience?
(a) Her story gives him hope.
(b) He's worried she will sue.
(c) He feels badly that she died under his care.
(d) He's afraid she's gone mad.

13. In the other worlds that Betty visits, what kind of people does she see?
(a) Quiet, tall, and intuitive.
(b) Loving and intelligent.
(c) Fun-loving, petite, and childlike.
(d) Warring and primitive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Betty states that even though she and Joe help their adult children through painful moments, they can never:

2. What impresses Betty most about spirits in their pre-mortal existence?

3. With the "ripple effect," any act of cruelty or kindness does what?

4. How does the author return to earth after traveling through the spirit world?

5. Can our prayers help our friends and family members?

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