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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: p. 49-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When was the liturgy used at Eric's funeral composed?
(a) A few weeks before Eric's death.
(b) A few days after Eric's death.
(c) Several years before Eric's death.
(d) A few months before Eric's death.

3. What is Nicholas doing in a dream on page 50?
(a) Fishing with his children.
(b) Walking in the woods.
(c) Walking down the street with friends.
(d) Eating dinner with his wife.

4. In what city was Eric's apartment?
(a) Frankfurt.
(b) Munich.
(c) Stuttgart.
(d) Berlin.

5. How many of Eric's friends did Nicholas meet when he went to Eric's apartment?
(a) 2.
(b) 4
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Claire read at the funeral?

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

3. What type of spices did Eric have in his cupboard?

4. Who had just left on a plane to see Eric?

5. Who does Nicholas say "scarcely looks ahead; his plans are cautious, few, short-term"?

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