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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: p. 72-82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Iraqis and Iranians.
(b) Russians and Iranians.
(c) Armenians, Jews, and Palestinians.
(d) Sudan, Pakistan, and India.

2. What mountain peak does Nicholas mention after discussing his dream on page 50?
(a) Jovenspitze.
(b) Feldberg.
(c) Ellmauerhalt.
(d) Elferkogel.

3. Who insisted on seeing Eric's body?
(a) His brother.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

4. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?
(a) A new parent.
(b) A baby.
(c) A bride.
(d) A graduate.

5. Where did Nicholas move Eric's belongings after several weeks?
(a) Basement.
(b) Shed.
(c) Garage.
(d) Attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. When death is seen as a slicing of what God declared to be, then what is death?

2. On page 30, what does Nicholas say was found in Eric's apartment?

3. On page 60, Nicholas speaks of an image that haunts him. Where is he standing in this image?

4. Instead of overcoming, what has Nicholas learned to do with the unpleasant things in his life?

5. Where is it written "Why do you permit yourself to suffer, O God? If the death of the devout costs you dear, why do you permit it?"

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