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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. On page 72, what type of a mother does Nicholas describe and say that he cannot identify with her pain?
(a) A mother who has lost a child in childbirth.
(b) An impoverished mother whose child is starving.
(c) A mother who hurts her children.
(d) A mother who has no living children.

2. What does Nicholas look forward to doing on the Great Day when all will be reunited?
(a) Being able to sing with the angels.
(b) Throwing himself into the arms of those he's wronged and saying, "I'm sorry."
(c) Being able to dispense with guilt.
(d) Being able to worship at God's throne.

3. According to Nicholas, when will the world's redemption be fulfilled?
(a) When judgment day comes.
(b) When God's cup of suffering is full.
(c) When Jesus returns.
(d) When Satan is bound in the pit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Nicholas say it took to create the world?

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

3. What mountain peak does Nicholas mention after discussing his dream on page 50?

4. Where was there a furious dispute over the future direction of architecture?

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

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