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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Basement Room.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who refers to themselves as the "last rose of summer?"
(a) Dorothy Parker.
(b) Yvonne.
(c) Mrs. Buechner.
(d) Mrs. Frederick Buechner.

2. From what book of the bible is this found "Again, I will say Rejoice... The Lord is at hand?"
(a) Philippians.
(b) Titus.
(c) Judges.
(d) John.

3. The author met Professor Niebuhr at ___.
(a) Wheaton.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Union Theological Seminary.
(d) Princeton.

4. How old was the author's mother in his dream about her?
(a) 30s-40s.
(b) early 50s.
(c) 40s-50s.
(d) late 20s.

5. In "Godric" what is the name of the father of the title character?
(a) Bean.
(b) Aslan.
(c) Teddy.
(d) Aedlward.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author likens the way we scurry through life to ____, in how we keep busy, busy, ignoring the big things while small things loom large.

2. The dream about the author's mother took place in what part of her apartment?

3. The author talks about English money weighing down his pockets; the heavy coppers, florins and __.

4. The author quotes from what book of the bible about peace that passes all understanding?

5. How many dialogue excerpts are in "Telling Secrets?"

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