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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. In what way has Nicholas changed since Eric's death?
(a) His grief.
(b) His character.
(c) His relationships.
(d) His faith.

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

3. On page 66, what did a friend say he saw during Eric's funeral?
(a) Love.
(b) Faith.
(c) Peace.
(d) Joy.

4. What metaphor does Nicholas use on page 76 to refer to faith?
(a) A footbridge.
(b) A path.
(c) A sidewalk.
(d) A covered walk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific date does Nicholas say is one of the worst days?

2. On Page 80, what does it say that God has allowed to flow?

3. In the image that Nicholas talks about seeing on page 60, who does he see dead?

4. What does Nicholas almost not dare to say that Eric will miss because he has died?

5. On page 50, what happens in Nicholas' dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Job's friends tell him was the reason he lost his children?

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

4. Does Nicholas believe that God reveals himself?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

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