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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. Catherine tells Dr. Weiss that she has lived for how many years?

2. During this session Catherine is being mistreated by someone, who is it?

3. Catherine is afraid because of what medical condition?

4. The author taps into Catherine's past lives through what method?

5. The author says his world has been changed drastically by what event?

Short Essay Questions

1. During her first hypnotic session what is the significance of the appearance of Aronda ?

2. What was so unusual about Catherine's trip to the museum in Chicago?

3. In this chapter what does the poet Master discuss with Dr. Weiss?

4. What is the significance of the fact that the Master says that Dr. Weiss's son's heart was like a chicken?

5. When Catherine says she is working for priests in a past life, describe what she is doing.

6. Describe Catherine.

7. Why do you think Dr. Weiss invites his wife to witness some of the sessions?

8. Why do you think Dr. Weiss tells us about how Catherine was led to seek him out as her doctor?

9. How does Catherine describe Dr. Weiss in chapter 7?

10. What do the improvements he sees in Catherine cause Dr. Weiss to consider?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Catherine is better off or worse off for having gone through these sessions with Dr. Weiss? Fully explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Would you describe this book as a work that is primarily about life or about death? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Weiss struggles with his responsibility to his patient and his own personal interest in exploring the whole matter of the truths as shared by the Masters. Give examples of how Dr. Weiss acknowledges this struggle and then share what decisions he reaches each time. Finally, share your opinion as to whether he made the proper decision.

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