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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 say was the only thing you take with you to heaven?

2. What book of the Bible did Joni quote from to teach girls about God's will?

3. What chapter of the Bible did Joni read that caused her mind to play tricks on her?

4. When did Joni really start to ask God about her future?

5. After Joni and Don had been in a relationship for awhile, what happened to Joni's feelings about Don?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did "Sources of Irritation" teach Joni?

2. Steve told Joni that she was "hung up on her self-image." What did he mean by that?

3. What caused Joni to become possessive of Don?

4. What were Joni's feelings when she and Don broke up?

5. What did Joni's sister warn Don that having a relationship with her would mean?

6. What advice did Joni give to girls?

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

8. In Chapter 11, Joni realized that she needed to work to keep her family relationships strong. What did that mean to her?

9. What did Joni realize about pain and suffering?

10. What reaction did Joni have when meeting Don's fiancée?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joni underwent many different types of therapy throughout her time at Greenoaks and Rancho Los Amigos. Describe the types of therapy she received.

Essay Topic 2

At one point Joni studied many different secular philosophies. Discuss why studying those philosophies ultimately led her back to God. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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