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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. As creatures of God, what does Nicholas say man should not yearn for?
(a) The life hereafter.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Eternity.
(d) Timeless disembodiment.

2. What does Nicholas say is God's response to our lovelessness?
(a) Deep sorrow.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Avenging fury.
(d) Great anger.

3. What music of Brahms does Nicholas try to play?
(a) Paganini Variations.
(b) German Requiem.
(c) Hungarian Dances.
(d) The Art of Fugue.

4. On page 56, what did a friend remark about grief?
(a) It separates.
(b) It scores the soul.
(c) It divides.
(d) It isolates.

5. Where did Eric's belongings stand for weeks?
(a) In the garage.
(b) In his room.
(c) In the entry.
(d) In the attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of overcoming, what has Nicholas learned to do with the unpleasant things in his life?

2. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?

3. In the image that Nicholas talks about seeing on page 60, who does he see dead?

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

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

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