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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. What does Chris do at the end of Chapter 2?

2. Who does Chris recognize as the man who helped him?

3. Who does Chris see in the church?

4. What are the masterpieces on Earth?

5. What place does Chris visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chris learn at the Office of Records and how does he react? Why do you think he reacts in such a way?

2. What does Perry do that keeps Chris from actually communicating any further and why do you think Perry does this?

3. What does Leona offer to do for Chris and do you think that it is wise?

4. What does Leon show Chris while they are waiting to be summoned back to the Office of Records?

5. Who does it seem that Chris can make some sort of connection with and who can he not seem to reach and why?

6. What does Chris want to do at Summerland?

7. What is the paradox about Ann and her wish to see Chris at Perry's seance?

8. Who is the man who helped Chris finally make it to Summerland and what does Chris realize about life in Summerland?

9. What is the main thing that bothers Chris about his death and subsequent life in Summerland?

10. Why do you think Chris keeps staying around the Earth plane when it is so frustrating and sad to see Ann's grief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols and metaphors are usually present in most fiction, particularly one that has both a message and is set in imaginary worlds. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think a novel set in imaginary worlds would rely upon symbolism and metaphors? Give examples to support your rationale.

2. Trace and analyze three of the most significant symbols in the novel.

3. Trace and analyze two of the most significant metaphors in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Many people believe that dogs and other animals can sense things beyond the five senses better than humans. Discuss the following:

1. How does Ginger behave towards Chris while she is still in the physical and Chris has died? Does her change in attitude from the first time Chris sees her and is welcomed to later seem logical?

2. How does Ginger behave towards Chris when she is in Summerland? Does this seem logical?

3. Katie, a dog that Chris and Ann had for many years, greets Chris in Summerland. Do you believe animals are in the spirit world? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Ann commits suicide and thus ends up in the Lower Realms, which represent Hell. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think suicide causes people to go to hell? Does that seem loving?

2. Do you think it is God or the person him/herself that causes the person to end up in Hell?

3. What do you think should happen to people who commit suicide?

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