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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what would happen if two lovers died at the exact some moment?
(a) They would still die alone.
(b) They would not recognize each other.
(c) They would go to Heaven together.
(d) It would be as if they never died.

2. What is A Grief Observed a series of?
(a) Short stories.
(b) Essays.
(c) Research papers.
(d) Reflections.

3. What was the difference between the author's and H.'s sufferings?
(a) One of them did not suffer at all.
(b) They were very different experiences.
(c) The experiences changed all the time without warning.
(d) There was no difference.

4. According to the author, what feeling does a dying person experience?
(a) Fear of destruction.
(b) Relief that pain will end.
(c) Joy to be going to Heaven.
(d) Sorrow to leave one's partner.

5. In the early stage of the author's grief, what was one emotion he felt toward God?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Anger.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author conclude about the way that lovers feel about the other one's death?

2. What does the author finally decide about the reality of death?

3. In the first chapter, who does the author say had died several years ago?

4. According to the author, if he searched the universe for H., what would happen?

5. How does the author view the world that H. left behind?

(see the answer key)

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