1. When John met with the church trustees, what suggestions from him did they ignore?
(a) That repairs be made to the church building.
(b) That the church be sold to the Lutherans.
(c) That the church purchase new hymnals.
(d) That the church install stained glass windows.

2. Where was Jack's wife's father's church located?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Murfreesboro.
(d) Nashville.

3. Who does John feel that his son is very much like?
(a) His wife.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

4. What were Jack Boughton's first words to John after he met him in church the first time?
(a) "How 'bout them Yankees?"
(b) "I'm very sorry."
(c) "How is my father really doing?"
(d) "I don't want to bother you."

5. Who was it that said Christianity is a life, not a doctrine?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Barth.
(c) Lee.
(d) Coleridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John feel that it is appropriate for his son to read about Jack Boughton, in spite of the fact that it might be betraying pastoral discretion?

2. What does the Union soldier indicate he knows to John's father?

3. John writes, "I don't want to be old. And I certainly don't want to be _____________ ."

4. What one word does John choose to describe Jack "as he his now"?

5. How old is John's son?

(see the answer key)

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