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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. On page 72, what type of a mother does Nicholas describe and say that he cannot identify with her pain?

2. What were people putting into baskets when Nicholas walked into a store?

3. Whose funeral had Nicholas attended six months before Eric's death?

4. According to Nicholas, when will the world's redemption be fulfilled?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

9. How does Nicholas explain why suffering happens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Christ's resurrection relates to death and suffering. Consider how Nicholas relates this to the suffering of man and death of man. What does Nicholas believe will happen to Eric's body at the end of time?

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

Discuss why Eric enjoyed climbing alone, using examples from the book to support your claim.

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