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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the author feel his loss the most?
(a) In his body.
(b) At work.
(c) At the park.
(d) In his home.

2. 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 go to Heaven together.
(c) It would be as if they never died.
(d) They would not recognize each other.

3. What happens when the author tries to remember H.'s face?
(a) His memory is crystal clear.
(b) Her face is not clear.
(c) He cannot recall what she looked like.
(d) He sees her as if she is still alive.

4. How does the author view the world that H. left behind?
(a) Uninteresting and trivial.
(b) Engaging.
(c) Welcoming.
(d) Hostile.

5. What kind of character did the author's wife have?
(a) Irresponsible.
(b) No-nonsense.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Depressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say happens when we experience any kind of pain?

2. In the early stage of the author's grief, what was one emotion he felt toward God?

3. What quality best characterizes the author's reflections?

4. Who is H.?

5. How long were the author and H. married?

(see the answer key)

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