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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. What was placed on the coffin after the opening words of the liturgy?
(a) A shroud.
(b) Eric's favorite books.
(c) Flowers.
(d) An old sweatshirt Eric loved.

2. What did one of Eric's brothers place on the coffin?
(a) Roses.
(b) Daffodils.
(c) Daisies.
(d) Lilies.

3. When death is seen as a slicing of what God declared to be, then what is death?
(a) A deep despair.
(b) The enemy.
(c) A friend.
(d) A dark pit.

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

5. What does Nicholas want someone to do if he thoughtlessly says that he is "Fine" or "OK"?
(a) Sit down and talk with him.
(b) Stop him and ask him how he really feels.
(c) Nod and say nothing.
(d) Take a walk with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Eric die?

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

3. Now that Eric is gone, what does Nicholas say there is in the world now, on page 33?

4. What did Eric spend summers doing while in college?

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

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