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

2. Who had just left on a plane to see Eric?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) A younger brother.
(c) An aunt.
(d) An older sister.

3. What was placed on the coffin after the opening words of the liturgy?
(a) Eric's favorite books.
(b) An old sweatshirt Eric loved.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A shroud.

4. What did Eric's landlady say he loved more than anything?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Art.
(c) Cathedrals.
(d) Friends.

5. What does a voice say when Nicholas becomes fearful in the dream he mentions on page 50?
(a) Don't worry.
(b) Have faith.
(c) Don't fear.
(d) Be still.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many seconds did Nicholas feel the peace of resignation after learning of Eric's death?

2. What elements did Nicholas believe would comfort him?

3. What did one of Eric's brothers place on the coffin?

4. What does Nicholas almost not dare to say that Eric will miss because he has died?

5. Who made a special cloth used during the funeral?

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