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

2. Buechner refers to which one of his teachers?
(a) Shaw.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Zane.
(d) Martin.

3. What type of weather must Buechner face against his will?
(a) Extreme heat.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Ice.
(d) Rain.

4. What branch of the military does Buechner join?
(a) Army.
(b) Navy.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

5. Who does Buechner approach for money?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Brother.
(c) Mother.
(d) Grandparents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buechner's work does not talk of the fear of death but rather the ____ of it.

2. What famous work inspired the concept of the book?

3. Buechner takes a part-time job as a _____.

4. Who takes Buechner to lunch?

5. In what year was Buechner's book published?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this theme relate to Buechner's life?

2. Examine the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor as it affects the human spirit.

3. Explain Buechner's "beyond time" moment with a former school friend. What is the realization that comes from the event?

4. What new goal does Freddy set at this time? What is the main hindrance to the goal?

5. What are some of Freddy's fear regarding his home life? What events take place to solidify those fears?

6. Examine Freddy's new life in boarding school. How does Freddy relate to the other kids?

7. Discuss the influence of Mr. Martin on Freddy. What does Freddy learn from Martin? What step does Freddy take next?

8. How does religion begin to creep into Freddy's work? What comparisons are made to other works of art?

9. Once again the Buechners are faced with a family tragedy. What is the tragedy? How does it affect Freddy?

10. Explain what Buechner means by the phrase "beyond time."

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