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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rather than relying upon his memory of his wife, what does the author want?
(a) To replace her with a new partner.
(b) To forget she ever lived.
(c) To dwell on her sweetness.
(d) For God to return her.

2. Who quoted to the author, "Do not mourn like those that have no hope."?
(a) The author's brother.
(b) H.
(c) C.
(d) B. R.

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

4. What does the author think happens to our memories of people?
(a) The memories change over time.
(b) The memories act as substitutes for the people.
(c) We completely forget people.
(d) The memories become more clear.

5. What literary genre is A Grief Observed?
(a) Horror.
(b) Non-fiction.
(c) Suspense.
(d) Fiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the author, what are human characterizations of God?

2. At the very end of the second chapter, to what or whom does the author compare himself?

3. In what sense does the author feel isolated from his wife?

4. What sense does the first chapter end with?

5. How do some of the author's friends try to console him?

(see the answer key)

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