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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Once Upon A Time, Section 1, pp. 37-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which famous author was acquainted with Buechner's father?
(a) Twain.
(b) Hemingway.
(c) Fitzgerald.
(d) Parker.

2. How old is Freddy at this time?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

3. What type of creatures inhabited the inlet where Buechner learned to swim?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Large mouth bass.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Jellyfish.

4. Buechner believes that the meaning of life can come to us through which of the following?
(a) Reading.
(b) Silence.
(c) Noise.
(d) Music.

5. What was the name of the book?
(a) Grapes of Wrath.
(b) Old Man and the Sea.
(c) Gone With the Wind.
(d) Land of Oz.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says that he attempted to listen to how many days in his life?

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

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

4. The author lists which of the following as one of his greatest childhood fears?

5. Which poet does Freddy refer to regarding the memories?

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