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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 metaphor does Nicholas use on page 76 to refer to faith?

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

3. When did Nicholas think he heard Eric call, "Hey Dad, I'm back."

4. What were people hoisting when Nicholas went to the store?

5. What will happen to him who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What metaphor does Nicholas use to explain faith?

3. Why didn't Nicholas plunge back into his work?

4. Why does Nicholas say God suffers?

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

6. In Section 8, what is said about what it means to be human?

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

8. What did Job's friends tell him was the reason he lost his children?

9. What types of days can Nicholas manage?

10. Who are the mourners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what Nicholas believe it means to be human, using examples from the book to support your position. You may also read the texts or passages referenced by Nicholas.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, discuss the struggle that Nicholas had when he tried to return to ordinary life and to his work.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast what Jesus and what the Stoics felt about mourning, as explained in this book. Use examples from the book.

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