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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 does Nicholas almost not dare to say that Eric will miss because he has died?
(a) Climbing mountains.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Writing books.
(d) Marriage.

2. When it comes to grief, what people need to be corrected eventually and gently?
(a) People who believe things are more awful than they really are.
(b) People who have become embittered.
(c) People who have no faith.
(d) People who can no longer love.

3. When did Nicholas think he heard Eric call, "Hey Dad, I'm back."
(a) When he was in the backyard.
(b) When he was jogging.
(c) When he was moving Eric's belongings.
(d) When he walked by a ball diamond.

4. On page 30, what does Nicholas say was found in Eric's apartment?
(a) Cards Eric had meant to mail to friends.
(b) Old climbing equipment.
(c) Lists of things Eric was planning to do.
(d) Presents Eric had bought for his family.

5. What repelled Nicholas when he walked into a store?
(a) The people who gave him their condolences.
(b) Seeing Eric's old friends.
(c) The ordinariness of what he saw.
(d) The hustle and bustle in the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas remember lifting Eric from when he was born?

2. Now that Eric is gone, what does Nicholas say there is in the world now, on page 33?

3. Whose funeral had Nicholas attended six months before Eric's death?

4. What music of Brahms does Nicholas try to play?

5. On page 56, what did a friend remark about grief?

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