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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Old climbing equipment.
(c) Presents Eric had bought for his family.
(d) Cards Eric had meant to mail to friends.

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

3. Where did Nicholas have to go to reclaim Eric's body?
(a) Karlsfeld.
(b) Alling.
(c) Kufstein.
(d) Ascheim.

4. Who made a special cloth used during the funeral?
(a) Eric's grandmother.
(b) An aunt.
(c) A friend of the family.
(d) A member of the congregation.

5. Who said tears would make "a pillow for my heart"?
(a) Augustine.
(b) James the Just.
(c) Ignatius of Antioch.
(d) Clement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is man compared to in Job 14: 1-2?

2. What does Nicholas say withers and what remains?

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

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

5. Who does Nicholas say "scarcely looks ahead; his plans are cautious, few, short-term"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Eric climb the mountain alone?

2. Describe the liturgy used at Eric's funeral.

3. What does Nicholas say should be said or done with someone who is suffering?

4. What does Nicholas conclude when he asks himself if it matters that Eric's thesis was never finished?

5. What gave Eric delight in his later years?

6. What sacrament was celebrated at Eric's funeral?

7. What does Nicholas say it is to be human?

8. How did Nicholas feel at the graveside?

9. Why does Nicholas say that Eric's body was his to claim?

10. Why is it necessary for some to see the body of the one who died?

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