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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. Who did God say was responsible for humans' unhappiness?

2. What does Og see as his only link with Simon?

3. What was the first thing Og read from the brown envelope that was on his desk?

4. What season was it at the end of the book?

5. When was Simon's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Simon say would be the best way to handle the God Memorandum?

2. What was the first thing Og read out of the brown envelope?

3. What did Og do right away after he found an item on his desk?

4. What did Og do when he came back to his office after looking for Simon?

5. What did Simon tell Og he had to do with the God Memorandum?

6. What rules did God give to create happiness?

7. What did Og bring up on the night of Simon's birthday and what did Simon say?

8. What did God say about humans?

9. How did Og find Simon's surprise and how did Simon feel about it?

10. What did Og tell Fell when he asked what the book was about and what was his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The third law of happiness and success is "go another mile."

1. How did Simon illustrate this principle to Og?

2. Describe a situation in your life where you had to "go another mile" in order to accomplish a task. How did you feel about yourself when you did that?

3. From what you know of Og Mandino's life do you believe he adhered to this principle in his life? Why or why not? Use examples from the book or from your research to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Simon said that all people are capable of completing a great miracle. When Og asked what miracle, Simon had him first define the word miracle.

1. Do you agree with Og's definition of a miracle? How about Simon's? Do you think miracles do occur? Support both answers with why or why not.

2. Have you ever seen a miracle or have you ever wanted to see one? Explain the circumstances if you believe you've seen a miracle. If not, why would you want or not want to see a miracle?

3. Would seeing a miracle be frightening? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The description of Simon may raise a few eyebrows for the reader.

1. What were your impressions of Simon when Og first saw him?

2. How did your first impression of Simon change by the end of Chapter 1?

3. By the end of Chapter 1 was Simon a person you would want to see again? Why or why not?

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