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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Once Below a Time, Section 1, pp. 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Buechner talks about the presence of two men in the house. What were the men doing that made noise?
(a) Playing music.
(b) Carpentry.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Watching TV.

2. Which world leader is mentioned in this section of the book?
(a) FDR.
(b) Churchill.
(c) Hitler.
(d) JFK.

3. The woman used to fascinate Freddy by playing with which item?
(a) Abacus.
(b) Go cart.
(c) False teeth.
(d) Electricity.

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

5. Freddy believes that it is possible to hear even through everyday _____.
(a) Work.
(b) Chaos.
(c) Noise.
(d) Heartbreak.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe the character?

2. The author uses the poem to refer to the _____ of one's early childhood.

3. How old is Freddy when he begins to write his memoir?

4. The author casts the adoration for this favorite character upon which biblical figure?

5. What word is used as a synonym for "boring?"

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