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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. Where in the Bible is the quote, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy."
(a) Psalm 126.
(b) Revelation 21.
(c) I John 3.
(d) Isaiah 25.

2. What does Nicholas say that he does now instead of rowing?
(a) He walks.
(b) He floats.
(c) He swims.
(d) He runs.

3. To have an authentic life, whom must one become more like?
(a) God.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) One of the sorrowing.
(d) A little child.

4. What will happen to him who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow?
(a) He will return with weeping and gnashing of teeth.
(b) He will return with corn and a joyful heart.
(c) He will return with songs of joy carrying sheaves.
(d) He will return with bushels of grain and a faithful heart.

5. Which of the following names is the name of one of Nicholas' children?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Amy.
(c) Katherine.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas say are the worst days now that Eric is gone?

2. On page 66, what did a friend say he saw during Eric's funeral?

3. What does every act of evil extract from God?

4. When did Nicholas think he heard Eric call, "Hey Dad, I'm back."

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nicholas explain why suffering happens?

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

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

4. Why does Nicholas think the death of a child is so painful?

5. What metaphor does Nicholas use to explain faith?

6. Why does Nicholas say God suffers?

7. What will Nicholas do with the regrets he has regarding Eric?

8. Why didn't Nicholas plunge back into his work?

9. In what respects does man mirror God?

10. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

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