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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. How dido the Burpos know something was seriously wrong with Colton?

2. Colton was obsessed with _________________ and often pretended to be one.

3. Colton said that Jesus had markers, brown hair, and hair on his face (a beard). He also said Jesus' eyes were "__________."

4. What did their new friend, Phil, suggest?

5. Colton was unusually quiet and he complained that his tummy hurt. Why did they think this was because he ate something that did not agree with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprising information was learned at Arby's? Why was this surprising?

2. Why did Colton yell for his father? How is this important?

3. What sign did the technician give that made the Burpos believe something was seriously wrong with Colton?

4. What complications occurred after the surgery?

5. Who was stronger in this situation, Todd or Sonja? Why?

6. What is the significance of Colton's reaction to his favorite action figure?

7. What did Todd confess? Why was this not a full confession?

8. How was Todd's mastectomy a miracle? Do you agree that this is a miracle? Why or why not?

9. What did the Burpos refuse to stop paying? Why do they do this?

10. How did the Burpos realize something unusual has happened to their son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colton wants readers to know that "heaven is for real."

Part 1) How is this purpose seen throughout the book? Might this be what God wants? Why or why not?

Part 2) Will all readers read this book and believe that heaven is for real? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe that heaven is for real, as seen from Colton's point of view? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Four months after the surgery, the family realizes something is unusual about Colton.

Part 1) What do they realize is unusual about him? How do they discover this? Why had they not noticed before?

Part 2) What might have been possible, logical explanations for his experiences? Is it possible that all of this took place in Colton's mind? Why or why not?

Part 3) What might be the reason for Colton's experience, when others have either died on the operating table momentarily and lived, yet did not experience anything remotely similar to what Colton experienced?

Essay Topic 3

Colton claims he sees the power of the Holy Spirit.

Part 1) What is the Holy Spirit? How does Colton describe the Holy Spirit? What is its role while Colton is in heaven? How does this compare to your previous understanding of the Holy Spirit?

Part 2) When does Colton see the power of the Holy Spirit? How is this significant? What does this say about Colton, post-trip to heaven?

Part 3) Do you believe that Colton actually saw the power of the Holy Spirit? Why or why not? In what other ways can one see God's power, or the power of nature?

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