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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. Colton also said that Jesus had a __________ horse.

2. How long did Colton's procedure last?

3. As they pulled into _________, the parents questioned the boy about his experience.

4. What color did Jesus wear?

5. They checked out the __________________ at the Butterfly Pavilion.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the story about Rosie the Spider significant?

2. How was Colton's response regarding paying the doctor significant?

3. Why did Todd rage at God? Should he have done this? Why or why not?

4. What was significant about the donations that came in?

5. What might Todd mean by the shadow of death?

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

7. What was significant about Colton's response that he was in heaven for three minutes?

8. What complications occurred after the surgery?

9. How are the markers on Jesus' hands and feet significant?

10. How was Colton's recovery miraculous? Do you believe the prayers helped? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Todd rages at God.

Part 1) When does Todd rage at God? Why does he rage at God? To what does this raging lead? What does this reveal about Todd and about God?

Part 2) How does Sonja act as Todd is raging at God? What does this reveal about her? Who is the stronger of the two, Sonja or Todd? Why?

Part 3) How might you have reacted if you were in their position? Why do you believe you would have acted like this?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Colton becomes fearless.

Part 1) Support this statement with proof from the book. Why is Colton fearless? Is this good? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does Colton's fearlessness affect his family? Are they as fearless as he is? Why or why not? Does he continue to be as fearless as he grows older? Why or why not?

Part 3) How can you learn from Colton's fearlessness? How might less fear in your life influence the decisions you make and the actions you take?

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