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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This new experience encouraged Freddy to pursue a goal as a ____.
(a) Writer.
(b) Chemist.
(c) Politician.
(d) Math teacher.

2. What food was Buechner eating when he had a breakthrough?
(a) Turnip.
(b) Radish.
(c) Apple.
(d) Potato.

3. Eventually Freddy's friendships are strong enough that he feels he can talk about which of the following?
(a) Father's death.
(b) Future plans.
(c) Obsession with Oz.
(d) The War.

4. Which vow have the members of the group taken?
(a) Silence.
(b) Fidelity.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Chastity.

5. At long last, Buechner learns that he must _______ his weaknesses.
(a) Shun.
(b) Accept.
(c) Tolerate.
(d) Laugh at.

6. Which artist is mentioned in this section?
(a) Monet.
(b) Whistler.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Da Vinci.

7. In what town does Freddy work?
(a) Lawrenceville.
(b) Boone.
(c) Tryon.
(d) Brooklyn.

8. How does Freddy feel when he hesitates about making the trip?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Puzzled.

9. A minister asks Buechner if he would consider working for the _____ of God and the Church.
(a) Benefit.
(b) Glory.
(c) Attention.
(d) Celebration.

10. Where does Buechner go for basic training?
(a) Alabama.
(b) California.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Kansas.

11. One of Freddy's first steps is to do which of the following?
(a) Learn about the law.
(b) Visit a museum.
(c) Take a math test.
(d) Write poetry.

12. By this point in the book, Buechner had been teaching for ____ years.
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

13. What was the name of the town where Freddy was sent?
(a) Windber.
(b) Jacksonville.
(c) Mill Run.
(d) Lawrenceville.

14. Buechner experienced what reaction when given orders?
(a) Relief.
(b) Enthusiasm.
(c) Anger.
(d) Panic attack.

15. Which figure is often the focus of Freddy's early work?
(a) Einstein.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Cowardly Lion.
(d) Euclid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of furniture was referred to as being "ragged?"

2. How many years does it take Buechner to grieve over his father's death?

3. How does the benefactor die?

4. The enemy is referred to as being ______.

5. Buechner decides to spend the weekend at a _______.

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