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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: p. 83-91.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who wrote "God too is pained by death, more even than you and I are; but there's nothing much he can do about it"?
(a) Rabbi Kushner.
(b) Rabbi Schmidt.
(c) Rabbi Klein.
(d) Rabbi Elwood.

4. If Eric's life was a gift, what does Nicholas say he and his family must resist?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) Fear.
(c) Pain.
(d) Doubt.

5. On page 87, what does Nicholas say that God wanted to experience with man because of his great love for mankind?
(a) Peace.
(b) Joy.
(c) Man's deepest sorrows.
(d) Total absurdity of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nicholas have to go to reclaim Eric's body?

2. What type of trees were releasing their seeds when Eric was laid to rest?

3. Where did Eric spend many days in the last months of his life?

4. On Page 80, what does it say that God has allowed to flow?

5. Where in the Bible is the quote, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy."

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