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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oftentimes one will find _____ where it is least expected.
(a) Grace.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Silliness.
(d) Enjoyment.

2. Anna called to say that she had broken the bone in her _____.
(a) Neck.
(b) Nose.
(c) Foot.
(d) Eye.

3. Buechner feels which emotion regarding his grandmother's future?
(a) Joy.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Pity.
(d) Hope.

4. The clock on Buechner's wall was shaped like which of the following?
(a) Banjo.
(b) Doghouse.
(c) Sun.
(d) Bear.

5. A person's interaction with another leaves a long lasting mark on one's _____.
(a) Soul.
(b) Heart.
(c) Memory.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which world leader is mentioned in this section of the book?

2. The woman used to fascinate Freddy by playing with which item?

3. Freddy feels it is important to know what ____ is saying.

4. The author casts the adoration for this favorite character upon which biblical figure?

5. The author lists which of the following as one of his greatest childhood fears?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Freddy's dependency upon his parents affect him in a negative way?

2. Discuss the duplicity of Freddy's father and how it affects the child.

3. What is Buechner's reference to Eden regarding childhood mentality?

4. Why does Buechner use Eden as a reference? How does it relate to the way people see the world? What is the main difference between the views of adults and children?

5. Discuss the reference Buechner makes to Dylan Thomas. Which poem is mentioned? What is the theme explored by Buechner?

6. Discuss Freddy's favorite book as a child. Which character was Freddy's favorite?

7. Who is Frederick Buechner? Why is this book important?

8. Discuss the scenario around the death of Freddy's father.

9. Discuss the presence of Grandma Buechner. How close is the family to the grandmother?

10. What is Freddy's opinion regarding the memories of the dead?

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