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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which memento is not mentioned by the author?
(a) Family bible.
(b) Letters.
(c) Home movies.
(d) Photos.

2. What is Grandmother Buechner's first name?
(a) Louise.
(b) Willa.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Anna.

3. What was the girl's name?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Wendy.
(d) Abby.

4. The region is a fictional place created by which author?
(a) Sheldon.
(b) Baum.
(c) Burroughs.
(d) Swift.

5. What was the name of Grandmother's father?
(a) Klaus.
(b) Liam.
(c) Wilfred.
(d) Hermann.

6. In later years, Freddy would come to like characters _____ of his childhood favorite.
(a) In lieu.
(b) Opposite.
(c) Complementary.
(d) Reminiscent.

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

8. Buechner recalls that the empty house was as frail as _____.
(a) Onion skins.
(b) Paper.
(c) Rose petals.
(d) Kleenex.

9. The author uses the poem to refer to the _____ of one's early childhood.
(a) Mentality.
(b) Habits.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Innocence.

10. What is the nickname for Buechner's brother?
(a) Willie.
(b) Spud.
(c) Bucky.
(d) Jamie.

11. Buechner compares theology to which of the following?
(a) Autobiography.
(b) Documentary.
(c) Memoir.
(d) Fantasy.

12. What issue causes the Buechner family to move a lot?
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Debt.
(c) Criminal activity.
(d) Illness.

13. Buechner refers to himself as more of a(n) than a theologian.
(a) Student.
(b) Follower.
(c) Observer.
(d) Author.

14. What was the name of the author's famous spouse?
(a) Millie.
(b) Robert.
(c) William.
(d) Zelda.

15. Where did the father meet the author?
(a) Princeton.
(b) High school.
(c) Army.
(d) Yale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freddy believes that it is possible to hear even through everyday _____.

2. On what day of the week does this section begin?

3. Buechner gave a series of lectures at which prestigious school?

4. The family traveled to which island?

5. What name does the author use when referring to paradise?

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