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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 page 30, what does Nicholas say was found in Eric's apartment?

2. 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?

3. Who does Nicholas say looks neither behind nor ahead because her humanity is just beginning?

4. Now that Eric is gone, what does Nicholas say there is in the world now, on page 33?

5. What book does Nicholas say affirms the goodness of creation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Nicholas feel at the graveside?

2. What was Eric's thesis to explore?

3. Why did Eric climb the mountain alone?

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

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

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

7. What does Nicholas believe would be insipid?

8. Why would Nicholas get angry with Eric?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast what Jesus and what the Stoics felt about mourning, as explained in this book. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss what "inscape" is and how it related to Eric.

Essay Topic 3

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

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