3. What is unusual about a man Anne sees on a trapeze set at the resort?
(a) He has only one arm.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He has only one leg.
(d) He is a paraplegic.

4. What happens to Anne's newly purchased used car?
(a) It dies at a stop sign.
(b) It rolls into a car in a parking lot.
(c) Its brakes fail and she hits a tree.
(d) It skids on wet pavement.

5. Why is Sam acting so morose?
(a) He is getting a cold.
(b) He is homesick.
(c) He grieves for Pammy.
(d) He misses his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Anne go to pray that Sam will forgive her and that she will be able to trust herself again?

2. Who is Sam's "Big Brother"?

3. Anne is drawn to Shelly's mother, Lee, because she ______________________________.

4. Why do Anne and Sam go to Idaho?

5. What cause does Anne recall protesting with her father years ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anne become a true member of a church?

2. What does Anne mean by "Traveling Mercies"?

3. What is the symbolism Anne speaks of when she talks about "pieces of Pammy"?

4. When Anne and Sam are at Ixtapa for vacation, they are both still mourning the death of Anne's friend, Pammy. What happens to alter Anne's perspective a little?

5. Why does Anne think she may be failing Sam?

6. When does Anne first encounter Jesus?

7. How does Anne describe her church family?

8. Describe Anne's trip to the beach when she tries to get rid of a headache.

9. What is the perception about religion in Anne's home as she grows up?

10. What is Anne's plan of forgiveness when she realizes that she is one of those Christians who does not forgive?

(see the answer keys)

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