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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 does Albert leave Chris?
2. What does Chris want to do?
3. Where does Chris see Ian trying to comfort Ann?
4. Where is Chris' son tonight?
5. What does the nurse do when she comes in the room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What might give Chris hope for Ann for after she dies?
2. Where does Leona take Chris and why can't he seem to enjoy it?
3. What sort of judgment day is there for Chris and who is the "judge"?
4. What do you think about what Albert tells Chris about thoughts?
5. Describe Chris' experience in the hospital when his soul first leaves his body.
6. What happens when Chris gets to his home? Why do you think he doesn't realize he is dead?
7. What does the man who seems to have substance tell Chris?
8. What can Albert do and how would you feel about that?
9. What does Perry do that keeps Chris from actually communicating any further and why do you think Perry does this?
10. What recollection of Chris' may foreshadow the future for Ann?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Often someone who is dying will suddenly die when a loved one has left the room momentarily. Many believe that the grief of the loved one holds the person there and it is only when that loved one is out of the room that the person "slips away." Discuss the following:
1. Do you believe either negative or positive emotions of a loved one can hinder a person from dying? Explain fully.
2. Do you believe either negative or positive emotions of a dying person can hinder the person from letting go and dying? Explain fully.
3. How do you think is the most positive way a loved one can act when holding a bedside vigil of a dying person?
4. Do you think Ann acted in ways that made it easy for Chris to leave his body?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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