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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. On Eric's way up the mountain, he passed a boulder with plaques listing the names of people who had died where he was going to climb. How many names were on the plaques?

2. What time of day did Nicholas return from Europe?

3. Who did Nicholas meet with after he returned from Europe?

4. What was read at the grave site?

5. Where did Eric spend many days in the last months of his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Nicholas feel at the graveside?

2. What gave Eric delight in his later years?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

8. What did Eric look like in his coffin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how and why Nicholas explains that man is a reflection of God, using examples from "A Lament for a Son."

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from "Lament for a Son," discuss how Nicholas believes the family can live faithfully and authentically now that Eric is gone.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what Nicholas believe it means to be human, using examples from the book to support your position. You may also read the texts or passages referenced by Nicholas.

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