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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. Early in chapter 3, Catherine proclaims that she no longer has a fear of what?

2. As a child Catherine was once pushed off of a ___________.

3. In her next past life, what is Catherine's name?

4. At this point in the book Dr. Weiss wonders how much longer the sessions will continue because of what factor?

5. Prior to their first meeting, when the author first observes Catherine she is doing what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Catherine is in a past life, and see "the light"?

3. What two sources of training keep Dr. Weiss from an immediate acceptance of the idea of past lives?

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

5. Does Dr. Weiss think that Catherine is getting any positive benefit from the sessions?

6. What events in Christianity does Dr. Weiss uncover to help defend his growing interest in past lives?

7. Describe Catherine.

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

9. How does the poet Master describe human life?

10. What do you think is the importance of the fact that Catherine says she has had 86 past lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is very much the story of Dr. Weiss's change of heart and mind concerning reincarnation. List and explain the reasons he says he had difficulty in accepting the idea of reincarnation. Then identify the events, along with their significance, that led to his acceptance of reincarnation.

Essay Topic 2

Explain your understanding of the 7 spiritual planes and how the concept of debts and vices affects each individual's journey through the planes.

Essay Topic 3

Edward appears several times in the book. Outline and explain the various times he appears. Do you think the way he is portrayed is affected by the relationship he has with Dr. Weiss or not. Explain your answer.

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