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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: p. 38-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nicholas say "scarcely looks ahead; his plans are cautious, few, short-term"?
(a) A teenager.
(b) A new father.
(c) A groom.
(d) An old person.

2. What passage from the Bible does Nicholas quote that says, "The grass withers, the flower fades"?
(a) I Corinthians 15.
(b) Psalm 103.
(c) Isaiah 40.
(d) Ecclesiastes 3.

3. Who did Nicholas meet with after he returned from Europe?
(a) His pastor.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) His family.
(d) A friend.

4. What are some people gifted with when someone is suffering?
(a) Words of encouragement.
(b) Words of kindness.
(c) Words of faith.
(d) Words of wisdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What time of day did Nicholas return from Europe?

4. What was the subject of Eric's thesis?

5. What day of the week did Eric die?

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