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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. Which fellow ICU patient died just a few days after arriving?

2. What holiday was Joni able to go home for one day?

3. How high was Joni able to move her arm in physical therapy the first time?

4. What were Joni's ward mate's names?

5. Who told Joni that "everything works together for good"?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Kathy rescue Joni from the water?

3. In Chapter 9, Joni was introduced to Steve Estes. What did he help her to realize about her relationship with God?

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

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

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

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

8. What was BJ's advice to Joni?

9. What did Joni learn about God's will in Chapter 9?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Joni's accident. How did it happen? What happened immediately after the accident? Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book Joni had different views on what God's will was in her life. Describe her changing views and use examples from the book.

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