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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. Where is Chris' son tonight?

2. What is the atmosphere like in Summerland?

3. How many spheres does Albert think there may be?

4. What keeps Chris bound to Ann?

5. Why is it hard for Ann to believe that Chris is still alive in some form?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Leona offer to do for Chris and do you think that it is wise?

2. Give a one-sentence synopsis of WHAT DREAMS MAY COME.

3. What do you think about what Albert tells Chris about thoughts?

4. Why does Chris lie down at his home and does this make sense to you?

5. What does Perry do that keeps Chris from actually communicating any further and why do you think Perry does this?

6. What does Chris do to find Ann and help her?

7. What is the paradox about Ann and her wish to see Chris at Perry's seance?

8. What can Albert do and how would you feel about that?

9. Describe Chris' experience in the hospital when his soul first leaves his body.

10. What is the frame in which Chris' story is written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chris is introduced to the Hall of Literature, a perfect library where they can talk without disturbing anyone. Works of literature and art are present in their most perfect form. As Leona explains it, the original Chris sees is the true form, the concept in the mind of the artist, pure and eternal. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think Leona means when she says the original Chris sees is the true form, the concept in the mind of the artist, pure and eternal?

2. If art on Earth is a mere imitation of the same art in Summerland (or Heaven), why should one even try to produce art on Earth? Discuss with examples.

3. Chris desires to write new, uplifting screen plays. Will his work while he is in Summerland be in its most perfect form? What would be the challenge in writing it if that is so?

Essay Topic 2

Chris learns that Albert keeps track of certain family members who have died; that families do not have the same ties in Summerland as they do on earth. Discuss the following:

1. How does Chris react when he learns that relationships in Summerland (Heaven) are similar as on Earth?

2. Do you think relationships would be different from or similar to the way one's relationships are on Earth (assume for the moment that there is life after death, even if you do not believe it)?

3. Even though relationships in Summerland are similar to that on Earth, do you think Chris could change the relationship with his father if Chris wanted to? What about if the father is unwilling?

Essay Topic 3

Many people believe that dogs and other animals can sense things beyond the five senses better than humans. Discuss the following:

1. How does Ginger behave towards Chris while she is still in the physical and Chris has died? Does her change in attitude from the first time Chris sees her and is welcomed to later seem logical?

2. How does Ginger behave towards Chris when she is in Summerland? Does this seem logical?

3. Katie, a dog that Chris and Ann had for many years, greets Chris in Summerland. Do you believe animals are in the spirit world? Why or why not?

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