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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 80, what does it say that God has allowed to flow?

2. In the book that angered Nicholas, what passage of the Bible does the author mention was read in church the Sunday before the death of a man's son?

3. Where did Eric's belongings stand for weeks?

4. What author, in writing about the death of his wife was plainly angry with God?

5. According to Nicholas, when will the world's redemption be fulfilled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do innocent questions make Nicholas wince?

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

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

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

5. Who are the mourners?

6. How is what the Stoics said different from what Jesus said about mourning?

7. In what respects does man mirror God?

8. Is there a firm answer to why humans suffer?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why it is more difficult to bury a child than to bury one's parents. Do you think that Nicholas' position is true? Why or why not? Include textual references in your essay.

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 why Eric enjoyed climbing alone, using examples from the book to support your claim.

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