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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. What did Colton say that no one in heaven has?

2. Todd told him a Bible story about _______________ and began to wonder about God's throne.

3. When Todd asked Colton where he sat, how did the boy respond?

4. The family had a problem with Colton. Why?

5. What was one thing that Sonja said Colton probably did not like about heaven?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Burpos wait so long to tell their story?

2. How did Colton make an impact on Ali Titus?

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

4. Why did Colton say his father's dying friend did not have to worry? Would you be calmed by this? Why or why not?

5. How did Colton make Ali Titus cry?

6. Why might the family have decided to go public with the story?

7. Who is Akiane Kramarik? How is she important?

8. What was one common word used by both Colton and Akiane to describe Jesus? Why?

9. Whywas Colton's comment about Pop important?

10. What is the purpose of this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colton grows sick again.

Part 1) Why has Colton become sick again after the surgery? What do his family and doctor decide to do? How does this lead to more complications? How does this affect the mood of the book?

Part 2) How do others react to Colton's second bout of illness? What connection might this have to his getting better? How is his quick healing so surprising? What do you believe might be the explanation for his getting better so quickly?

Part 3) Do you believe that there is more to healing than the use of medicine? How much of one's ability to heal is due to one's body's abilities? How much is due to one's mental state? How much is due to prayer to various gods? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Colton chooses to not hold Rosie the Spider but later changes his mind.

Part 1) How does Colton get the chance to hold Rosie the Spider? Why does he, at first, choose not to hold her? What does this reveal about him? Why does he later change his mind and decide to hold her? What does this also reveal about him?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this story about Rosie? Is it simply to tell the events leading up to Colton's appendicitis and visions of heaven, or does it serve some other purpose?

Part 3) When have you looked past your fears and acted brave? What led to this bravery? How were you changed by this bravery?

Essay Topic 3

Colton meets Pop in heaven.

Part 1) Who is Pop? How is this significant? Why might Colton meet Pop in heaven? What purpose might this serve?

Part 2) What is significant about the way Pop looks in heaven? What might this signify about heaven, or at least Colton's heaven? How does this tie in with the people with whom Jesus felt a close connection?

Part 3) Describe Colton's sister's appearance in heaven. Why might she look this way? Why would all people in heaven be in the same age range? What might be the purpose of this?

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