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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of character did the author's wife have?
(a) No-nonsense.
(b) Irresponsible.
(c) Depressive.
(d) Sullen.

2. What happens when the author tries to remember H.'s face?
(a) His memory is crystal clear.
(b) He cannot recall what she looked like.
(c) Her face is not clear.
(d) He sees her as if she is still alive.

3. What is A Grief Observed a series of?
(a) Essays.
(b) Research papers.
(c) Reflections.
(d) Short stories.

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

5. What literary genre is A Grief Observed?
(a) Suspense.
(b) Non-fiction.
(c) Horror.
(d) Fiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his grief, where did the author want to revisit?

2. In the early stage of the author's grief, what was one emotion he felt toward God?

3. Who reacts in shame when the author talks about his wife?

4. How long were the author and H. married?

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

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