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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. How old was Eric when he died?

2. In what month did Eric die?

3. What does Nicholas say that a friend's tears are to his wounds?

4. What does Nicholas say withers and what remains?

5. What was the final hymn at Eric's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

4. Why would Nicholas get angry with Eric?

5. Why does Nicholas say that the family took Eric for granted?

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

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

8. What did Eric look like in his coffin?

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

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

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

Compare and contrast what Nicholas and Eric lost because of Eric's premature death.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the benefits of suffering, using examples from the book.

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