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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. As Betty watches the people of earth going about their daily lives, what does she see above them?

2. What does Betty force herself to participate in some time after returning to her body in order to enjoy life again?

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

4. Betty agrees to return to earth after being shown her mission, which:

5. Who appears next to Betty right before her life review?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Through the love she experiences as she bids farewell to the heavenly realm, what does Betty conclude regarding the significance of each soul?

3. What does Betty say about other worlds?

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

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

6. How does Betty describe the prayers that arrive in heaven?

7. What mystery is solved in this chapter?

8. How does Betty react to what the council of men has to say to her?

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

10. Why does Betty meet with a council of twelve men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Betty uses imagery to bring to life a realm that is foreign to her readers.

Essay Topic 2

The tone of the book changes from beginning to end. It begins by reflecting fear and uncertainty but ends encompassing love, strength, and confidence. Select and summarize several passages that show how, exactly, the tone shifts from start to finish.

Essay Topic 3

List five important lessons Betty learns while she's in the spirit world. Describe what surprises Betty most about each lesson learned and what surprises her least.

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