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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 specific date does Nicholas say is one of the worst days?

2. Who said these words, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"?

3. What nations does Nicholas mention when he thinks about what it would be like to be a member of a people whose national existence is under attack?

4. Who does Nicholas say is the man of sorrows?

5. How do the Biblical writers describe mankind?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Nicholas angry at God because of Eric's death?

2. In what respects does man mirror God?

3. What will Nicholas do with the regrets he has regarding Eric?

4. How is what the Stoics said different from what Jesus said about mourning?

5. Why does Nicholas say God suffers?

6. Is there a firm answer to why humans suffer?

7. What are the worst days for Nicholas now that Eric is gone?

8. What will Nicholas do rather than turn away from death?

9. Who are the mourners?

10. What types of days can Nicholas manage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, discuss how Eric's death changed Nicholas.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the benefits of suffering, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why Nicholas chose a lamentation to express the pain he felt regarding Eric's death. Use examples from the book.

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