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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 does everyone have at Summerland?

2. Who judges the individual?

3. To what does Ann reluctantly agree?

4. Who does Chris see in the church?

5. How does Richard feel about what Perry says about Chris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chris want to do at Summerland?

2. Give a brief description of life in Summerland.

3. What does Chris learn at the Office of Records and how does he react? Why do you think he reacts in such a way?

4. When Chris follows the sounds of Ann's sobbing, where does he end up?

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

6. Who does Chris encounter in the hospital halls and what do you think the fog represents?

7. What sort of judgment day is there for Chris and who is the "judge"?

8. What happens when Chris gets to his home? Why do you think he doesn't realize he is dead?

9. Describe Chris' first moments after he awakens in Summerland.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols and metaphors are usually present in most fiction, particularly one that has both a message and is set in imaginary worlds. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think a novel set in imaginary worlds would rely upon symbolism and metaphors? Give examples to support your rationale.

2. Trace and analyze three of the most significant symbols in the novel.

3. Trace and analyze two of the most significant metaphors in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 9, Albert explains that thoughts are real. Discuss the following:

1. How do both Chris and Ann manifest their thoughts/emotions in Summerland and the Lower Realms?

2. If you believed thoughts are real and through your thoughts you created what you have here on Earth, would you do things differently than you do now?

3. How would you control your negative thoughts so as not to produce unwanted manifestations?

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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