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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the difference between the author's and H.'s sufferings?
(a) The experiences changed all the time without warning.
(b) There was no difference.
(c) One of them did not suffer at all.
(d) They were very different experiences.

2. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) God.
(b) C. S. Lewis.
(c) H.
(d) The two sons.

3. In the first chapter, what does the author say is the most "disquieting symptom"?
(a) His deep depression.
(b) Wondering where God is.
(c) His ability to continue working.
(d) When he turns his back on his friends.

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

5. What is Lewis' state of mind?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Agony.
(c) Denial.
(d) Bitterness.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the very end of the second chapter, to what or whom does the author compare himself?

2. At the end of Chapter Two, what does the author think about his reflections?

3. What, if any, were H.'s last words?

4. In the first chapter, who does the author say had died several years ago?

5. According to the author, what never repeats itself?

(see the answer key)

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