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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. In one respect, how does man mirror God?

2. On page 50, what happens in Nicholas' dream?

3. What does Nicholas look forward to doing on the Great Day when all will be reunited?

4. What does Nicholas almost not dare to say that Eric will miss because he has died?

5. How many children did Nicholas have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nicholas think the death of a child is so painful?

2. What is Nicholas convinced of when he reads the New Testament?

3. What will Nicholas do rather than turn away from death?

4. Why does Nicholas say God suffers?

5. What would Nicholas give for the changes in his character since Eric died?

6. Is Nicholas angry at God because of Eric's death?

7. What are the worst days for Nicholas now that Eric is gone?

8. Why does Nicholas say that his loss is Eric's as well?

9. In Section 8, what is said about what it means to be human?

10. What did Job's friends tell him was the reason he lost his children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue whether God is or is not an instrument of death. Use examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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