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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. When it comes to grief, what people need to be corrected eventually and gently?

2. What does Nicholas say withers and what remains?

3. Who met Nicholas at the airport?

4. What does Nicholas say that a friend's silence is to his wounds?

5. Of all of the things to do when comforting someone who is in pain because of grief, what is the greatest thing to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Nicholas feel that it was a cruel mockery that Eric's backpack and boots were unscathed?

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

3. What gave Eric delight in his later years?

4. What did Eric look like in his coffin?

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

6. What would Nicholas do if the clock could be turned back?

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

8. In what way does the world look different to Nicholas after his son's death?

9. When was Eric born and when did he die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, discuss how Eric's death changed Nicholas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Christ's resurrection relates to death and suffering. Consider how Nicholas relates this to the suffering of man and death of man. What does Nicholas believe will happen to Eric's body at the end of time?

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