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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 did a woman start sobbing as Don was telling his story at a church?

2. On whom does Don often take his anger out?

3. How did Don normally feel about people who say they've had a near death experience?

4. What has Eva had to do since Don's accident?

5. Who takes care of Don when Eva take the children on a week long camping trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Don do instead of watching more television and what was the end result?

2. Who does Don meet at the arena in Houston? What happens when he meets him?

3. What do a couple of the studies on near death experiences say and what is Don's answer to them?

4. What does Don say to the police officer, Brad and his wife?

5. What is one of the major changes Eva faces during Don's recovery? How does Don react to that change?

6. What is one of the worst parts of Don's recovery and how do they handle it?

7. Who sees Don off when he leaves the hospital and what do they expect?

8. How is Don's emotional health by Chapter Ten?

9. What kind of award does Nicole receive and how did she qualify for it?

10. In what other way besides accident victim does Don help people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is not surprising that Don has difficulty telling others about his trip to heaven. Most people are skeptical of people claiming to have near death experiences. The connotation is that such stories are false and the people telling them are crazy.

1. Explain what you think about Don's experience. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think most people are skeptical about near death experiences? Why or why not?

3. Do you think any story about a near death experience is false? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Wrapping it up. Choose one of the following and write a cohesive essay using specific examples and details to illustrate your stance:

1. Trace a major theme in the book using examples from numerous points in the book. Tell why you think it is a major theme and any symbols that illustrate the theme.

2. Compare and contrast who Don is at the beginning of the book versus the Don at the end of the book. Use details and examples to illustrate your points.

3. What do you think might have been the author's reason (i.e., the author's agenda) for writing this book? Give detailed examples to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Dick's wife, Anita, leans over to Don and whispers that Dick never held Don's hand. Don stares at her in disbelief as Anita explains how Dick had to squeeze through the trunk and was barely able to reach Don's shoulder. Don's hand was laying on the passenger side door and there was no possible way Dick could have reached it. Don realizes that the hand he felt holding him tightly was an angel's. Don realizes that even when he does not feel it, that hand is always there supporting Don as he moves through life.

1. Do you think Don was hallucinating someone holding his hand? Why or why not?

2. Do you think Dick's wife should have told Don the truth about where Dick was? Why or why not?

3. Do you think it was an angel holding Don's hand when he woke? Why or why not?

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