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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. Betty says that wherever she traveled in the spiritual world, she always felt what?

2. Where in the spiritual realm does Betty meet with the council of men?

3. What does Betty say about a mother's prayers for her children?

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

5. How long does it take Betty to finally agree to share her otherworldly experiences in a book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the baby Betty and her husband adopt, and how is it that Betty already knows her?

2. What is the purpose of the lessons we learn during our time on earth?

3. Describe why a particular drunken man shown to Betty is regarded highly in the spirit world.

4. What does Betty say about being God's children?

5. Summarize what Betty writes about expressing gratitude in prayer.

6. What does Betty conclude at the end of the book?

7. How does Betty compare her death to a graduation?

8. Describe what Betty writes about the spirits waiting to come to earth.

9. What mystery is solved in this chapter?

10. What happens after Betty makes her decision before the council of men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through her descriptions, Betty tries to incorporate all of the senses to give the reader a more complete picture of her experience. For each sense -- sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell -- select a passage from the book and analyze how her written description triggers that particular sense.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Betty's descriptions of heaven with what we see and experience here on earth. What similarities do you note? What stands as being significantly different?

Essay Topic 3

Select four major themes carried throughout the book. Describe and briefly analyze each theme. Then, for each theme, explain whether it was carried through effectively. Support your reasons with examples.

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