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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theologian does John recommend to Jack to help him with the doctrinal question he raises?
(a) John Calvin.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Karl Barth.
(d) Martin Luther.

2. What does Jack call John's wife?
(a) Madam.
(b) Lila.
(c) Honey.
(d) Mrs. Ames.

3. What does Jack say he turns to for solace?
(a) Other women.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Liquor.

4. Why does Jack tell John that he (Jack) lies a lot?
(a) Because people believe him when he does.
(b) Because it comes so easily.
(c) Because he is afraid of the truth.
(d) Because he doesn't want to hurt his family.

5. After Lila began attending church every Sunday, how did that impact his sermon preparation?
(a) He prepared his sermons to please himself.
(b) He prepared sermons to make her feel guilty about her lifestyle.
(c) He prepared sermons that disappointed the other church members.
(d) His sermons were written to please and impress her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the fears that John has about Jack Boughton?

2. What is the name of Jack's wife?

3. Jack Boughton tells John during their meeting in the church, "I wish I could have been like ___________________ ."

4. What object do John's son and Tobias "chuck pebbles" at?

5. What was Boughton watching his children, Jack and Glory, do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the conversation John and Boughton have while Lila, their son, and Glory have gone to the movies?

2. How does John describe the responsibility that comes from encountering another person?

3. How does John give Lila instruction prior to her baptism, and what is the nature of this instruction?

4. What are some of John's reflections about Jack as a youth?

5. How does John respond to Jack's question about his family moving to Gilead?

6. What is the nature of the discussion John and Jack have about predestination?

7. What is the content of the conversation that Jack and Lila have as John feigns being asleep?

8. How does John attempt to love Jack?

9. How does John explain the futility of defending beliefs?

10. What are two memories of pranks that John and Boughton share on Boughton's porch?

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