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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 mountain peak does Nicholas mention after discussing his dream on page 50?
(a) Elferkogel.
(b) Ellmauerhalt.
(c) Feldberg.
(d) Jovenspitze.

2. Instead of overcoming, what has Nicholas learned to do with the unpleasant things in his life?
(a) Trust.
(b) Cope.
(c) Confront.
(d) Endure.

3. On page 63, what does Nicholas mention that someone said to Claire?
(a) I hope you're learning to live at peace with Eric's death.
(b) I hope you don't blame God.
(c) I hope your faith in God is being strengthened.
(d) I hope you are learning to find joy again.

4. What music of Brahms does Nicholas try to play?
(a) German Requiem.
(b) Hungarian Dances.
(c) The Art of Fugue.
(d) Paganini Variations.

5. What do some vainly think will be overcome by some technology?
(a) Death.
(b) Evil.
(c) Sin.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "God too is pained by death, more even than you and I are; but there's nothing much he can do about it"?

2. In one respect, how does man mirror God?

3. Who does Nicholas say is the man of sorrows?

4. What were people putting into baskets when Nicholas walked into a store?

5. On page 64, what does Nicholas feel when he looks back at times when Eric was alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

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

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

4. What types of days can Nicholas manage?

5. How is what the Stoics said different from what Jesus said about mourning?

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

7. On page 76, what does a bitter, suffering friend tell Nicholas?

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

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

10. What are the worst days for Nicholas now that Eric is gone?

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