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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said tears would make "a pillow for my heart"?

2. What does Nicholas want someone to do if he thoughtlessly says that he is "Fine" or "OK"?

3. Who was on the plane that Nicholas took to Europe?

4. What did Eric spend summers doing while in college?

5. What was the weather like when Nicholas received the call that Eric died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the history behind the liturgy that was used at Eric's funeral?

2. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

3. What does Nicholas say it is to be human?

4. Why did Eric climb the mountain alone?

5. What does Nicholas not want to hear as he grieves?

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

7. What did Nicholas and his family decide to do with Eric's things?

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

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

10. Why is it necessary for some to see the body of the one who died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, discuss the struggle that Nicholas had when he tried to return to ordinary life and to his work.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Eric enjoyed climbing alone, using examples from the book to support your claim.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why Nicholas chose a lamentation to express the pain he felt regarding Eric's death. Use examples from the book.

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