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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the grave site, what type of trees did the wind rustle through?
(a) Elm.
(b) Cottonwood.
(c) Oak.
(d) Maple..

2. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?
(a) A baby.
(b) A new parent.
(c) A graduate.
(d) A bride.

3. In what month did Eric die?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) May.

4. Of all of the things to do when comforting someone who is in pain because of grief, what is the greatest thing to do?
(a) Love.
(b) Listen to the one who is hurting.
(c) Hug.
(d) Acknowledge the grief.

5. What did Eric spend summers doing while in college?
(a) Mountain biking.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Computer programming.
(d) Teaching art.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nicholas say that people need to go to comfort him?

2. What color hair did Eric have?

3. When was the liturgy used at Eric's funeral composed?

4. Who made a special cloth used during the funeral?

5. What poet wrote about "inscape"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas not want to hear as he grieves?

2. What was Eric's thesis to explore?

3. What gave Eric trouble in human relationships?

4. What was the history behind the liturgy that was used at Eric's funeral?

5. How did the funeral help Nicholas' soul rest?

6. What does Nicholas say should be said or done with someone who is suffering?

7. Why is there a hole in Nicholas' world after Eric's death?

8. Why did Nicholas feel that it was a cruel mockery that Eric's backpack and boots were unscathed?

9. Describe the liturgy used at Eric's funeral.

10. Why would Nicholas get angry with Eric?

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