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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) Writing books.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Climbing mountains.

2. Who composed the liturgy used at Eric's funeral?
(a) A friend.
(b) Eric's sister.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Claire.

3. What does Nicholas say that he does now instead of rowing?
(a) He runs.
(b) He swims.
(c) He walks.
(d) He floats.

4. In what subjects of study did Eric excel?
(a) Science and math.
(b) Accounting and business.
(c) Physics and calculus.
(d) English and history.

5. Who was on the plane that Nicholas took to Europe?
(a) A boisterous tour group.
(b) Businessmen who were drinking heavily.
(c) Families with small children.
(d) Youths going to Europe for the first time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas want someone to do if he thoughtlessly says that he is "Fine" or "OK"?

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

3. Who said tears would make "a pillow for my heart"?

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

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

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