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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Van see on his way to the hospital in "The Deathly Snows?"
(a) A baby.
(b) A sunset.
(c) A flower patch.
(d) A rainbow.

3. How does Van feel about the emptiness of the second death?
(a) It is more comforting than the first.
(b) It is more necessary than the first.
(c) It is more confusing than the first.
(d) It is more difficult than the first.

4. What did Davy do in "Epilogue: The Second Death" when Van first saw her?
(a) Cry.
(b) Smile.
(c) Clap.
(d) Laugh.

5. Why did Van want to reject Christ in "The Way of Grief?"
(a) He found out Lewis lied to him.
(b) He believed more in Buddhism.
(c) He did not get a second sign for God.
(d) He was angry about losing Davy.

6. What memory did Van have when he returned to Lincoln?
(a) Dining with Davy.
(b) Walking with Davy.
(c) Losing Davy.
(d) Meeting Davy.

7. Why does Lewis say the passing of time is necessary?
(a) For learning.
(b) For science.
(c) For history.
(d) For loving.

8. What did Van see when he envisioned all the "Davies" he had known after she died?
(a) He saw that each one must die.
(b) He saw his own life.
(c) He saw her growing old.
(d) He saw how she had been sick all along.

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

10. What did Van realize about his letters to Davy in "Epilogue: The Second Death?"
(a) He could not write them anymore.
(b) He had to save them all.
(c) He should publish them.
(d) He needed to write one a day.

11. What did C.S. Lewis tell Van to avoid in "The Barrier Breached?"
(a) A full professorship.
(b) Talking with his students outside of school.
(c) Churches without bells.
(d) Clergy who do not believe.

12. What type of death did C.S. Lewis say is least perilous to the survivor?
(a) Death during a period of love.
(b) Death of old age.
(c) Death that was accidental.
(d) Death that was watched by God.

13. What did Van do with Davy's wedding ring as she died?
(a) Put it in his pocket.
(b) Put it back on her finger.
(c) Put it inside her hand.
(d) Put it on his pinkie finger.

14. Why does Van seek eternity in "The Severe Mercy?"
(a) To end the pain.
(b) To be free of time.
(c) To be with Davy.
(d) To meet God.

15. What did the Illumination of the Past make Van wonder about death?
(a) If it ends with Heaven or Hell.
(b) If it begins with fear.
(c) If it is contagious.
(d) If it is a sign of things to come.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Van go when he wanted to reject Christ in "The Way of Grief?"

2. How did Van greet Davy in "Epilogue: The Second Death?"

3. Where did Jane come from when she visited Van and Davy?

4. Why did Van and Davy name their house "Mole End?"

5. How long are the events Van reflects on in "The Severe Mercy?"

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