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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, if any, were H.'s last words?
(a) "I don't want to leave you now."
(b) "I am at peace with God."
(c) "I don't want to die."
(d) She had no last words.

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

3. According to the author, if he searched the universe for H., what would happen?
(a) He would be left even more lonely.
(b) He would find her.
(c) He would not find her.
(d) He would find God.

4. How does the author say a mother who has lost a child responds to words of comfort about where the child is?
(a) She wants to join the child.
(b) She is not comforted.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is grateful.

5. What does the author say happens when we experience any kind of pain?
(a) It pulls us toward it.
(b) We run from it.
(c) We barely notice it.
(d) We need to share it with others.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. If death is real, what does the author conclude about it?

3. Who has just died?

4. What is Lewis' state of mind?

5. Whose suffering troubles the author the most?

(see the answer key)

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