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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: p. 28-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Eric die?
(a) Hinterdorf.
(b) Volderdorf.
(c) Kaisergebirger.
(d) Kaiserhaus.

2. Where did Eric spend many days in the last months of his life?
(a) The library.
(b) A small church.
(c) The buildings in the School of Architecture.
(d) A friend's apartment.

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

4. What day of the week did Nicholas receive the call that his son died?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Sunday.

5. For how many seconds did Nicholas feel the peace of resignation after learning of Eric's death?
(a) 5 seconds.
(b) 2 seconds.
(c) 3 seconds.
(d) 10 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Nicholas and Eric when Eric wondered how he could know there is a God?

2. Who told Eric's friends that he had died?

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

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

5. In what city was Eric born?

(see the answer key)

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