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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. How old was Kelly?

2. What did Joni believe that enduring pain would help her to gain?

3. What famous reporter interviewed Joni?

4. What did Steve tell Joni that their lives work like?

5. What types of things did Joni draw in her art?

Short Essay Questions

1. Joni eventually came to thank God for her relationship with Don. Why?

2. What did Joni learn about giving thanks in Chapter 10?

3. Joni and Don developed a strong relationship. Describe their relationship.

4. What worries did Joni have about her relationship with Don?

5. Joni believed that relationships have serious consequences. What did she believe were some of those circumstances?

6. What advice did Joni give to girls?

7. What did "working things out through love" mean to Joni?

8. What did Joni's artwork show?

9. What did Joni and Elizabeth McGovern talk about?

10. What did Joni realize about pain and suffering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joni's faith played a very important role in her life. Discuss what role her faith played. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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