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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. In one respect, how does man mirror God?

2. What does Nicholas say that he does now instead of rowing?

3. Where did Eric's belongings stand for weeks?

4. On page 63, what does Nicholas mention that someone said to Claire?

5. How many children did Nicholas have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nicholas think the death of a child is so painful?

2. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

3. What is Nicholas convinced of when he reads the New Testament?

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

5. Why does Nicholas say that his loss is Eric's as well?

6. Who are the mourners?

7. Why does Nicholas say God suffers?

8. In what respects does man mirror God?

9. What would Nicholas give for the changes in his character since Eric died?

10. What has Nicholas become in the world since Eric's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss what "inscape" is and how it related to Eric.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss the regrets that Nicholas has regarding Eric and how he deals with his regrets.

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