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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion did Lewis praise in Van in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) Anger.
(b) Regret.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Happiness.

2. Why does Van say he offered his own life for Davy's goodness in "The Severe Mercy?"
(a) Because he loved her.
(b) Because God told him.
(c) Because Lewis told him.
(d) Because she asked him to.

3. What did Van call "the dirge of a dying world?"
(a) Japan.
(b) New York.
(c) Pathetique.
(d) Waikiki.

4. Where is Ladywood located?
(a) England.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Washington, DC.

5. How did Van feel about Davy's faith in "The Barrier Breached?"
(a) He was inspired.
(b) He was entertained.
(c) He was jealous.
(d) He was bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says Davy's death is a severe mercy?

2. What did Davy and Van see as being a blessing in heaven of their marriage?

3. What does the sand blow against when Van likens Christ to sand in "The Sands?"

4. What part of Davy first caught Van's attention?

5. How does Van decide to honor Davy's memory?

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