The Sacred Journey; a Memoir of Early Days Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Sacred Journey; a Memoir of Early Days Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What type of furniture was referred to as being "ragged?"

2. Buechner's main goal of the trip was to speak to a particularly wise ____.

3. What word does Buechner use to describe his lunch guest?

4. What is the title of Buechner's first novel?

5. What was the surname of the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Freddy's financial situation? What does he do about it?

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

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

4. Explain the atmosphere at Princeton. What is the cause of the students' feelings? How are they handled?

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

6. Discuss Buechner's first book. What is the title? Who inspired the content? What is the main theme?

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

8. Why did Freddy move to New York? What occurred shortly after his arrival?

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

10. What do the woman and the boy have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freddy was sent to Germany to fight in World War II. Discuss the assignment. What was the purpose of the assignment? When was Buechner deployed? How long was he in Germany? What type of emotional disturbance did Freddy experience while on a mission? What had Freddy been ordered to do? What happened next? How did the situation affect Freddy's life?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Buechner's years at Princeton. What were his majors? Who did Buechner meet while at school? Who were his friends? What types of activities did Buechner prefer? In which subjects did Buechner excel? How did college change Freddy's financial situation? How was Freddy's relationship to his family during this time?

Essay Topic 3

Buechner's concept of beyond time relates to the turning points in one's life. What is the main difference between the two items as pointed out by the author? Compare and contrast using information in the book. Also add your own opinions and experiences. Write a 500 word essay on the topic either supporting or arguing against Buechner's observations.

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