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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. When Nicholas reads the New Testament, of what fact is he convinced?
(a) That Jesus of Nazareth was raised from the dead.
(b) That God loves his children.
(c) That Jesus of Nazareth died for man's sins.
(d) That God is good.

2. On page 72, what type of a mother does Nicholas describe and say that he cannot identify with her pain?
(a) An impoverished mother whose child is starving.
(b) A mother who has no living children.
(c) A mother who has lost a child in childbirth.
(d) A mother who hurts her children.

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

4. What elements did Nicholas believe would comfort him?
(a) The Psalms.
(b) The gospel.
(c) The book of Ecclesiastes.
(d) The words of Jesus Christ.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When it comes to grief, what people need to be corrected eventually and gently?

2. As creatures of God, what does Nicholas say man should not yearn for?

3. What is one of the profoundest features of the Christian and Jewish way of being-in-the-world and being-in-history?

4. What were people putting into baskets when Nicholas walked into a store?

5. What does Nicholas say that he does now instead of rowing?

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