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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15 (pages 233-247).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to John, what does light seem to be a metaphor for?
(a) Creation.
(b) The resurrection.
(c) The human soul.
(d) The end of evil.

2. Where did John's brother Edward buy a piece of land?
(a) On the Atlantic Coast.
(b) On the Canadian border.
(c) On the Gulf Coast.
(d) On the Pacific Coast.

3. Why did John's grandfather take him to Des Moines?
(a) To see Babe Ruth play.
(b) To see Bud Fowler play.
(c) To see Shoeless Joe Jackson play.
(d) To see Ty Cobb play.

4. What was John's mother's name?
(a) Margaret Todd Ames.
(b) Mary Todd Ames.
(c) Martha Tilson Ames.
(d) Maggie Trudy Ames.

5. How does John hope to die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) With everyone in his life forgiven.
(c) With a smile on his lips.
(d) With a quiet heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song does John sing as he rocked his son?

2. What church holiday does Lila first come to church on?

3. Why does John feel that it is appropriate for his son to read about Jack Boughton, in spite of the fact that it might be betraying pastoral discretion?

4. John states that "there were barrels on the street corners" so that contributions could be made to the war effort. What is placed in these barrels?

5. How did John get a great reputation for wisdom?

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