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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: p. 28-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color hair did Eric have?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

2. How old was Eric when he nearly died because he would not admit that he could not swim?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

3. When was there a furious dispute over the future direction of architecture?
(a) 1920's.
(b) 1940's.
(c) 1930's.
(d) 1950's.

4. What did Nicholas experience after his brief moment of resignation?
(a) A terrible feeling of loss.
(b) Extreme anger.
(c) Deep sorrow.
(d) Cold burning pain.

5. What does Nicholas say that a friend's tears are to his wounds?
(a) Salt.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Love.
(d) Salve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hope did not console Nicholas?

2. What was the weather like when Nicholas received the call that Eric died?

3. On page 30, what does Nicholas say was found in Eric's apartment?

4. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?

5. What did Nicholas and his family decide to do with Eric's belongings?

(see the answer key)

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