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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 happens when Scott speaks to Kimberly about conversion?

2. What does Scott miraculously come to possess for a small amount of money?

3. Describe the Hahns' life at this point.

4. Kimberly discusses how God "allowed us special suffering" through what?

5. Who is the trained theologian who helps Scott with his struggles?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this chapter begin?

2. What is the function of the last chapter?

3. How does Kimberly feel about her life at this point?

4. How is Scott trying to fix his marriage?

5. How does Scott handle opposing views?

6. How does Scott gain fame?

7. What miracle occurs when Scott accepts a teaching position?

8. About what is Scott energized? What troubles him about his new faith?

9. How do the Hahns encourage the Catholics?

10. What do the Hahns do regularly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kimberly converts on Easter in 1990.

Part 1) Why does she decide to convert? Does she do it willingly? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does she feel when she converts? How does this compare to Scott's conversion?

Part 3) How does her conversion affect her life and marriage? Could these changes have taken place without her conversion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Scott and Kimberly's unity is restored.

Part 1) How is it restored? Will it last? Why or why not?

Part 2) What message are they sending to other couples through this story?

Part 3) Can this kind of happiness be found outside the Catholic faith? Why or why not? Do the Hahns believe it can be found outside of the Catholic faith? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

August 7, 1987 is a turning point for Kimberly.

Part 1) What takes place on this day? What about this day surprises Kimberly? Why does this surprise her?

Part 2) How is this day a turning point? How does this foreshadow future events?

Part 3) How do Kimberly's feelings about the Catholic Church begin to mirror her husband's?

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