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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 the doctor use to see if Joni could feel anything?

2. Who moved to be near Joni at her second rehab center?

3. During what procedure was Joni sedated for several days?

4. What sensation did Joni feel when hitting her head?

5. Who asked Joni to come live with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Jason's view on the accident was much different than Dick's. What was his opinion?

2. What type of childhood did Joni have?

3. Before Joni's accident occurred she had prayed "Lord do something in my life to change me and turn me around." What did Joni come to believe God had done to answer that prayer?

4. What was Dick's view on the accident?

5. What did Joni resolve to do when she arrived at Greenoaks?

6. What were the sensations Joni felt after hitting her head?

7. When Joni's nerves started to heal what type of reactions did she have?

8. What did Joni's therapy-aide warn her family about when she went home for a visit?

9. What did Diana help Joni to realize?

10. How did Joni learn to maneuver her wheelchair on her own?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joni believed that her accident was divine intervention in her life. Discuss why she believed that and use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Over time Joni had many different feelings and reactions to the severity of her accident and the limitations it placed on her. Describe those feelings and reactions and use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what role forgiveness played in Joni's life throughout the book.

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