View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Eric's friends did Nicholas meet when he went to Eric's apartment?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4
(d) 3.

2. Which author in the Bible wrote that someone who dies is like a cloud that vanishes?
(a) Job.
(b) Solomon.
(c) David.
(d) Paul.

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

4. How old was Eric when he asked Nicholas how "we know there's God?"
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

5. For whom was the liturgy used at Eric's funeral originally written?
(a) A friend whose son committed suicide.
(b) A friend whose child died in infancy.
(c) A friend suffering from brain cancer.
(d) A friend suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Eric's thesis, what person was he especially interested in writing about?

2. What words does Nicholas use to describe Eric's apartment?

3. What sacrament was celebrated at the funeral?

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

5. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What gave Eric trouble in human relationships?

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

4. What would Nicholas do if the clock could be turned back?

5. What was Eric's educational background?

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

7. What did Eric look like in his coffin?

8. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 770 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample