Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith Test | Final Test - Easy

Anne Lamott
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith Test | Final Test - Easy

Anne Lamott
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne call Sam's teenage years?
(a) Nonchalant sadism
(b) Her worst trial
(c) Opportunities for prayer
(d) Something to be endured in silence

2. What is the name of the dog that helps Akela overcome her fears?
(a) Rudi Kazooti
(b) Scotcharoo
(c) Max
(d) Scooby Doo

3. How old does Anne say she is when she learns to feed herself?
(a) 9
(b) 33
(c) 1
(d) 2

4. Whose legs are Sam's like?
(a) Anne's father
(b) Her mother's
(c) Sam's father
(d) Hers

5. According to Anne, when is the only time a spirit rises?
(a) When it is way down
(b) When things look impossible
(c) When a person prays
(d) When it is called upon

6. What does Anne's friend, Neshama, call and request of Anne?
(a) To borrow some sugar
(b) To go for a walk
(c) To give her a ride
(d) To borrow a book

7. What type of swimsuit does Anne wear?
(a) Boy shorts and tank top
(b) A polka-dotted bikini
(c) A black one-piece
(d) A fuschia tankini

8. What does Anne tell Sam it is important to do in all of life's situations?
(a) Walk on the beach
(b) Eat
(c) Sing
(d) Read

9. What is Anne's substance used during her eating disorder?
(a) Laxatives
(b) Chocolate
(c) Sparkling water
(d) Amphetamines

10. Sam says that he does not believe in Jesus, but believes in _______________________.
(a) Muhammed
(b) Donald Trump
(c) Buddha
(d) all the gods

11. What about Anne's looks has always given her trouble?
(a) Her long feet
(b) Her big ears
(c) Her kinky hair
(d) Her gangly legs

12. What is Anne's favorite prayer?
(a) Prayer of Forgiveness
(b) Prayer of St. Francis
(c) The Lord's Prayer
(d) Thank you, thank you, thank you.

13. Who is Anne's friend who has a granddaughter named Akela?
(a) Neshama
(b) Nigra
(c) Nicole
(d) Natalie

14. Anne says that she is too ______________ to die.
(a) upset
(b) angry
(c) sinful
(d) young

15. To whom does Anne liken God in the story about Elijah?
(a) Buddha
(b) The Dalai Lama
(c) Muhammed
(d) A Jewish mother

Short Answer Questions

1. What mantra does Akela's psychiatrist tell her to chant when she is afraid?

2. Why does Sam throw a tantrum when it is time to leave the beach?

3. What does Anne not want to be?

4. What is Anne's first reaction when the young girls see her in her swimsuit?

5. Of what is Akela terrified?

(see the answer keys)

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