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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Og tell Simon he looks great when Simon visits Og's office?
(a) Simon cut his hair
(b) Simon had a tan
(c) Simon shaved off his beard
(d) Simon wore a suit and tie

2. Who was interested in acquiring Og Mandino's first book?
(a) Hollywood
(b) several paperback houses
(c) a playwright
(d) Simon

3. How did Og keep Simon talking?
(a) asking questions
(b) nodding his head
(c) making up stories
(d) recording the conversation

4. In Chapter 3, what does Simon tell Og about the mind?
(a) it's the greatest creation on earth
(b) it can cause problems
(c) it cannot be controlled
(d) it is like a computer

5. What did Simon suggest to Og about the gate?
(a) he should go to the back entrance
(b) he could hold it open
(c) it would work on the third try
(d) he would clear off the snow

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the book Og gave Simon?

2. What did Simon believe a person should do if she/he worked at a hated job?

3. What does Simon believe about the books in his apartment?

4. Why did Og go in a church to pray?

5. What phenomena does Simon suggest is the reason for Og's strange feelings around him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Og view Simon?

2. Why had Og driven into the city the day he met Simon?

3. What did Simon ask Og to remember for the next time they met?

4. Who is Simon Potter and what does he do?

5. What was Og thinking about in relationship to Simon as he first got to know Simon?

6. What did Simon think was the biggest problem mankind had?

7. When Og met Simon for the second time he talked about his name and his vocation. What did he say?

8. Why was Og feeling pressured on the day he met Simon for the second time?

9. What were a few things Simon told Og about miracles?

10. What did Simon believe could help mankind?

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