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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 does the Christian gospel focus on telling Christians?
(a) Meaning of sin.
(b) Meaning of faith.
(c) Meaning of suffering.
(d) Meaning of salvation.

2. Where did Eric's belongings stand for weeks?
(a) In the entry.
(b) In the garage.
(c) In his room.
(d) In the attic.

3. In the book that angered Nicholas, what passage of the Bible does the author mention was read in church the Sunday before the death of a man's son?
(a) Lamentations 3.
(b) John 14.
(c) Proverbs 15.
(d) Psalm 18.

4. What does Nicholas say is God's response to our lovelessness?
(a) Avenging fury.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Great anger.
(d) Deep sorrow.

5. What author, in writing about the death of his wife was plainly angry with God?
(a) C. S. Lewis.
(b) Watchman Nee.
(c) John Piper.
(d) Oswald Sanders.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 70, what passage of the Bible does Nicholas refer to as a lament in the context of a faith that endures?

2. What were people hoisting when Nicholas went to the store?

3. What metaphor does Nicholas use on page 76 to refer to faith?

4. What is Nicholas doing in a dream on page 50?

5. What types of days can Nicholas, on page 61, say he can manage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the mourners?

2. Why does Nicholas say that his loss is Eric's as well?

3. What has Nicholas become in the world since Eric's death?

4. In Section 8, what is said about what it means to be human?

5. What is Nicholas convinced of when he reads the New Testament?

6. How does Nicholas explain why suffering happens?

7. Is Nicholas angry at God because of Eric's death?

8. Is there a firm answer to why humans suffer?

9. What would Nicholas give for the changes in his character since Eric died?

10. What will Nicholas do rather than turn away from death?

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