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

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

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

4. What is one of the profoundest features of the Christian and Jewish way of being-in-the-world and being-in-history?
(a) Hope.
(b) Faith.
(c) Love.
(d) Remembering.

5. What type of books were on a table in Eric's apartment?
(a) Bibles and devotionals.
(b) Architectural books.
(c) Books on pottery.
(d) Art and mountaineering books.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the liturgy used at Eric's funeral composed?

2. In the dispute over the future direction of architecture, what styles did the winners of the debate promote?

3. What color hair did Eric have?

4. Where did Eric spend many days in the last months of his life?

5. What type of spices did Eric have in his cupboard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What gave Eric delight in his later years?

3. Why does Nicholas say that the family took Eric for granted?

4. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

5. When was Eric born and when did he die?

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

7. How did Nicholas feel at the graveside?

8. How did the funeral help Nicholas' soul rest?

9. Why is there a hole in Nicholas' world after Eric's death?

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

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