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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: p. 61-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what month did Eric die?
(a) July.
(b) June.
(c) May.
(d) April.

3. What day of the week did Eric die?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

4. When it comes to grief, what people need to be corrected eventually and gently?
(a) People who have no faith.
(b) People who have become embittered.
(c) People who believe things are more awful than they really are.
(d) People who can no longer love.

5. On page 60, Nicholas speaks of an image that haunts him. Where is he standing in this image?
(a) On a football field.
(b) On a battlefield.
(c) On an airplane.
(d) On a sinking ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas remember lifting Eric from when he was born?

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

3. Which of Eric's belongings did the undertaker return that were unscathed?

4. On page 63, what does Nicholas mention that someone said to Claire?

5. On page 56, what did a friend remark about grief?

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