The course's instructor, Loeb Professor of Classical Art and Archaeology David G. Mitten, said he thought Pedersen's decision presented the best and fairest alternative.
"I realize that this solution will not be convenient for nor please every member of the class," Mitten wrote in an e-mail to the class. "However, given the circumstances, I believe that this is the best solution to an unprecedented situation over which none of us had any control whatsoever."
Most students said they find the decision a welcome compromise.
"Its a fair decision. I think its pretty accommodating," said Rob A. Cacace '03.
Cacace said he will opt for the take-home exam and that all of his friends in the class plan to do the same.
"They handled it pretty well given the circumstances. Adding the essays and taking away the memorization part helped," said Rob J. Fried '04, who will take the take-home exam due to a sports conflict.
But Fried also said he thought that both students and administrators were still focused too much on the exam, and less on the emotional effect of the bomb on students.
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