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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. Now that the family had three children, the parents decided to hire a babysitter for their Monday night softball dates. They hired an ____________ named Ali Titus.
(a) Junior.
(b) Eighth-grader.
(c) Freshman.
(d) Sophomore.

2. The family had a problem with Colton. Why?
(a) He keeps running off.
(b) He is starting to act out.
(c) He is unhappy.
(d) He is restless.

3. They were _______ when talking about God.
(a) More timid.
(b) Agitated.
(c) More fearful.
(d) Bolder.

4. Why did Todd often visit Pop?
(a) He and Pop went to school together.
(b) He and Pop were best friends.
(c) His father had bipolar disorder.
(d) Pop was very sick.

5. Pop had died in what year?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1985.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Colton not upset?

2. In the future when they asked about Satan, how did Colton react?

3. The family continued playing what game?

4. Todd remembered when he was ________________ years old and felt almost a whisper telling him to become a pastor.

5. With whom were the children sent to live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How had Colton's experience in heaven made him more of a risk-taker? Is this good or bad? Why?

2. Why did Colton not recognize Pop? Why did he later recognize him? What might this say about heaven?

3. Pop became a Christian right before he died. According to Colton's reactions up to this point, do you believe Pop would have been in heaven if he had not become a Christian? Why or why not?

4. How was the family's experience a gift?

5. Why might angels use swords? Is this necessary? Why or why not?

6. Why might Colton have liked "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe?"

7. How was the family changed by this event?

8. What is the purpose of this book?

9. What information did Colton give about his sister who his mother had miscarried? How do his parents react? Why?

10. Why did the Burpos begin to view children differently?

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