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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 Joni try to do when she became angry at God?

2. Who did Joni write her first letter to after learning to write with her mouth?

3. What did Jackie do that caused Joni to scream and curse at her?

4. What did Joni's church do?

5. What gift was Joni excited to receive on her birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Joni arrived home from Rancho Los Amigos she became depressed. Describe some of the things she went through during that time.

3. How did Kathy rescue Joni from the water?

4. What type of person was Joni's mother?

5. What was Joni's visit home like?

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

7. What did Joni ask Jackie to do for her?

8. How did Rancho Los Amigos compare to Greenoaks?

9. What did Diana tell Joni about not giving up in Chapter 8?

10. Joni spent time reading books on other philosophies. What did learning about these other philosophies teach her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joni's family and friends had many different reactions to the accident. Compare and contrast their feelings. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

At one point Joni started reading and learning about secular philosophies of life. Discuss what she learned by reading these philosophies and why they ultimately led her back to God.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Joni's feelings regarding her situation differed from those of other patients she encountered in the hospital and rehab centers. Use examples from the book.

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