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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. The author lists which of the following as one of his greatest childhood fears?
(a) The dark.
(b) Failure.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Abandonment.

2. In which industry did the Buechners make their money?
(a) Sweeper sales.
(b) Laundries.
(c) Breweries.
(d) Stock market.

3. How many children were there in Mr. Buechner's family?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

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

5. Which person of great wealth is mentioned in the story?
(a) Donald Trump.
(b) King Midas.
(c) King Croesus.
(d) Bill Gates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the body found?

2. Unlike adults children are able to understand and celebrate the concept of ____.

3. Buechner talks about the cold weather they faced while driving through which mountain range?

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

5. The author refers to the moves that took place during which time period?

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