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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years does it take Buechner to grieve over his father's death?
(a) 30.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) .20.

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

3. Who did the family move in with after leaving the island?
(a) Mrs. Buechner's sister.
(b) Grandparents.
(c) Pastor.
(d) Cousins.

4. What is the name of the pastor Buechner meets?
(a) Bertram.
(b) Bernard.
(c) Buttrick.
(d) Bundy.

5. Buechner says that the characters are dying from all but which of the following:
(a) Self-absorption.
(b) Old age.
(c) Emptiness.
(d) Sterility.

6. It does not take the author long to realize that ___ is empty.
(a) Desire.
(b) The procurement of material things.
(c) Fame.
(d) Wealth.

7. Once Buechner arrives in the city, he learns that he cannot ______.
(a) Write.
(b) Function.
(c) Teach.
(d) Sleep.

8. Buechner hopes one day to become a ______.
(a) Spy.
(b) Politician.
(c) Painter.
(d) Astronaut.

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

10. Frederick also states that looking into the depths of a subject was often _____.
(a) Scary.
(b) Hopeless.
(c) Futile.
(d) Painful.

11. What had happened to the person's family members?
(a) New baby.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Shooting.
(d) Terrorist attack.

12. Buechner decides to spend the weekend at a _______.
(a) Monastery.
(b) Mountain retreat.
(c) Parish.
(d) Convent.

13. Who calls Buechner shortly before dinner is served?
(a) Brother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Publisher.
(d) Friend.

14. What language does Buechner study?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Russian.
(d) German.

15. What unusual grade does Freddy receive on one of his papers?
(a) 50%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 100%.
(d) 20%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Freddy's old school friend?

2. What type of hat did grandpa wear?

3. The enemy is referred to as being ______.

4. One of Buechner's most valuable lessons is that ____ is a gift.

5. Buechner begins to notice the ____ in each person's life.

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