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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. Why does Anne think she is still so sad?

2. Why does Anne not allow Sam to accept the gift?

3. Why is Anne so faithful to her church and church family?

4. What do Anne and Sam see coming in from the mountains in Idaho?

5. What does Anne see at the parties her parents host?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne mean by "Traveling Mercies"?

2. How does Anne change her perspective about Sam's classmate's mother?

3. What two answering machine messages does Anne mention as being memorable to her?

4. Describe Anne's life at 28.

5. When does Anne first encounter Jesus?

6. Why does Anne think she may be failing Sam?

7. What happens to Anne's father when Anne is 23?

8. How might the example of Anne's stalled car be considered a traveling mercy?

9. What is the perception about religion in Anne's home as she grows up?

10. Why does Anne go to the home of her friend, Shelly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is "God's In Box?" Explain the nature of requests that are appropriate for "God's In Box." What does Anne learn by reviewing previous requests kept in this special place?

Essay Topic 2

Anne is the child of atheists yet enjoys going to church with other people. Why does Anne enjoy religious experiences? Why does Anne say she always prays at night but does not ever tell anyone about it?

Essay Topic 3

One day Anne punishes Sam for watching cartoons when she told him not to. Why does Anne feel so bad about the punishment? Why does she compare punishing Sam to having "bitch-slapped E.T."? Explain.

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