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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When it was over, what did Sonja do?

2. Now that the family had three children, the parents decided to hire a babysitter for their Monday night softball dates. They hired an ____________ named Ali Titus.

3. How did Todd respond when Colton said it would be good to die because it would mean that he would go back to heaven?

4. The family had a problem with Colton. Why?

5. He mentioned dragons, and it made Todd think of a passage in what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "What does Jesus look like?" game? Why do they play it?

2. How were the Burpos like St. Thomas?

3. Pop became a Christian right before he died. According to Colton's reactions up to this point, do you believe Pop would have been in heaven if he had not become a Christian? Why or why not?

4. How was the family changed by this event?

5. Why might angels use swords? Is this necessary? Why or why not?

6. Whywas Colton's comment about Pop important?

7. Where did Colton sit in heaven? What might this say about God?

8. Who was next to God in heaven? How does this support the Bible?

9. Who is Akiane Kramarik? How is she important?

10. How had Colton's experience in heaven made him more of a risk-taker? Is this good or bad? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colton claims he sees the power of the Holy Spirit.

Part 1) What is the Holy Spirit? How does Colton describe the Holy Spirit? What is its role while Colton is in heaven? How does this compare to your previous understanding of the Holy Spirit?

Part 2) When does Colton see the power of the Holy Spirit? How is this significant? What does this say about Colton, post-trip to heaven?

Part 3) Do you believe that Colton actually saw the power of the Holy Spirit? Why or why not? In what other ways can one see God's power, or the power of nature?

Essay Topic 2

Colton meets Pop in heaven.

Part 1) Who is Pop? How is this significant? Why might Colton meet Pop in heaven? What purpose might this serve?

Part 2) What is significant about the way Pop looks in heaven? What might this signify about heaven, or at least Colton's heaven? How does this tie in with the people with whom Jesus felt a close connection?

Part 3) Describe Colton's sister's appearance in heaven. Why might she look this way? Why would all people in heaven be in the same age range? What might be the purpose of this?

Essay Topic 3

Todd rages at God.

Part 1) When does Todd rage at God? Why does he rage at God? To what does this raging lead? What does this reveal about Todd and about God?

Part 2) How does Sonja act as Todd is raging at God? What does this reveal about her? Who is the stronger of the two, Sonja or Todd? Why?

Part 3) How might you have reacted if you were in their position? Why do you believe you would have acted like this?

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