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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, of whom does the author decide he needs to think more?
(a) H.
(b) God.
(c) Himself.
(d) His children.

2. How does the author decide he must consider death?
(a) As a brief parting.
(b) As a permanent separation.
(c) As God's punishment.
(d) As an illusion.

3. To what ultimate fate does the author resign himself?
(a) Understanding the meaning of life and death.
(b) Reunion with H.
(c) Life with God.
(d) Death.

4. At the end of Chapter Two, what does the author think about his reflections?
(a) That the author is close to understanding why his wife died.
(b) That he is growing closer to God.
(c) They are senseless.
(d) That God will answer all of the author's questions.

5. How does Lewis think his friends react to talking about H.?
(a) With embarrassment.
(b) With sorrow.
(c) Without sympathy.
(d) With eagerness.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the author, what are human characterizations of God?

2. Why does the author think that Lazarus got a "raw deal"?

3. Why does the author ask God to treat H. tenderly?

4. How long did "low-hung grey skies" hang over the author?

5. What one thing has sufficient force to rattle one's faith, according to the author in Chapter Three?

(see the answer key)

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