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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who bombed Pearl Harbor?
(a) Russia.
(b) Japan.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. Why did Van consider changing his major to theology?
(a) Because Lewis suggested it.
(b) Because of how he felt writing "The Sands."
(c) Because he felt a calling.
(d) Because it paid well.

3. How long had it been since Van left when he returned to Glenmerle for the first time?
(a) Five years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) One year.
(d) Fifteen years.

4. Where did Van and Davy spend the day before leaving their first year at Oxford?
(a) At a local park.
(b) In the countryside.
(c) In the city.
(d) C.S. Lewis' house.

5. What did Van and Davy call their "shining barrier?"
(a) The fence around Glenmerle.
(b) Their marriage code.
(c) Their love.
(d) Their values.

6. What season was it when Davy and Van finally announced their marriage?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

7. Whose death did Van learn about while he is stationed in Hawaii?
(a) Davy's mother.
(b) Davy's father.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

8. What was the weather like when Van and Davy married?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Cold.
(d) Cloudy.

9. What did C.S. Lewis say about religions born in jungles?
(a) They were based on superstition.
(b) They were focused on the devil.
(c) They were rarely recognized.
(d) They were just like Christianity.

10. What did Davy let go of during her first flight?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A letter.
(d) Her hat.

11. Where did Van and Davy read "Wind in the Willows" together while at Oxford?
(a) In a class.
(b) In the city.
(c) At C.S. Lewis' house.
(d) In a park.

12. How did Van and Davy come up with their code before marriage?
(a) They examined failed relationships.
(b) They made a list of what they value.
(c) They read love poetry.
(d) They asked their parents for advice.

13. What did Van and Davy call the "Grey Goose?"
(a) Their love.
(b) A house.
(c) A bird.
(d) A boat.

14. What did Van and Davy worship as the holiest existence while in Hawaii?
(a) Love.
(b) God.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Creation.

15. Why did C.S. Lewis say he started researching Christianity?
(a) He did not want it to be true.
(b) He was paid to write its history.
(c) He wanted it to be true.
(d) He had a school project.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Van say was his first aesthetic experience?

2. In "Encounter with Light", what did Van say makes all world religion leaders similar?

3. What did Van realize about his decision to become Christian in "Thou Art the King of Glory?"

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

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

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