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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 what month did Eric die?

2. What type of books were on a table in Eric's apartment?

3. What was read at the grave site?

4. In the dispute over the future direction of architecture, what styles did the winners of the debate promote?

5. For whom was the liturgy used at Eric's funeral originally written?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sacrament was celebrated at Eric's funeral?

2. What would Nicholas do if the clock could be turned back?

3. What did Eric look like in his coffin?

4. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

5. How does Nicholas say that he and the family can live as faithfully and authentically with Eric gone as they did when he was present?

6. What gave Eric trouble in human relationships?

7. Why did Nicholas feel that it was a cruel mockery that Eric's backpack and boots were unscathed?

8. Why is it necessary for some to see the body of the one who died?

9. Why would Nicholas get angry with Eric?

10. Why does Nicholas say that the family took Eric for granted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why loss produces a sense that something has ended, using examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Nicholas chose a lamentation to express the pain he felt regarding Eric's death. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether Nicholas does or does not stop believing in God because of Eric's death. Use examples from the book to support your position.

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