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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: p. 17-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city was Eric's apartment?
(a) Munich.
(b) Frankfurt.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Stuttgart.

2. What did Nicholas experience after his brief moment of resignation?
(a) A terrible feeling of loss.
(b) Deep sorrow.
(c) Cold burning pain.
(d) Extreme anger.

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

4. Which of Eric's belongings did the undertaker return that were unscathed?
(a) Pulleys and pitons.
(b) Watch and compass.
(c) Boots and backpack.
(d) Climbing harness and carabiners.

5. What did Eric give up because it did not fit his plans?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Potting.
(c) Painting.
(d) Illustrating.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time did Nicholas receive the call that his son had died?

3. What poet wrote about "inscape"?

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

5. Which author in the Bible wrote that someone who dies is like a cloud that vanishes?

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