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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Severe Mercy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Van and Davy make sure they spend time outside while they are at Oxford?
(a) To honor God's work.
(b) To take breaks from school.
(c) To protect their relationship.
(d) To enjoy the warm weather.

2. How did Van describe Christianity after seeing the cross-like shadow?
(a) As a weapon.
(b) As a farce.
(c) As a truth.
(d) As a fairy tale.

3. Where did a man expose himself to Davy?
(a) On a train.
(b) At her house.
(c) On Yale campus.
(d) In a park.

4. How does Van describe Davy?
(a) His biggest mystery.
(b) His lost chance.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His first love.

5. Who said "all shall be most well" in "The Deathly Snows?"
(a) The hospital nurses.
(b) Davy.
(c) Van.
(d) Julian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Van and Davy discuss grammar with Lewis while at Oxford?

2. What did Van say when Davy asked him not to follow her in death?

3. What makes the moments Van reflects on in "The Severe Mercy" imperfect?

4. What did C.S. Lewis warn Van can attack his faith in "Thou Art the King of Glory?"

5. What did Van and Davy call themselves instead of husband and wife?

(see the answer key)

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