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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Freddy refers to the woman's observations as being:
(a) Hilarious.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Sad.
(d) Thought-provoking.

2. What ailment was experienced by the one person Buechner wanted to speak to the most?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Liver damage.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Heart attack.

3. In what town does Freddy work?
(a) Lawrenceville.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Boone.
(d) Tryon.

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

5. Buechner is asked if he has ever considered using his _____ for a higher purpose.
(a) Writings.
(b) Experiences.
(c) Wit.
(d) Objectivity.

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

7. Who does Buechner approach for money?
(a) Mother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Brother.
(d) Grandparents.

8. In what year was Buechner's book published?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1952.

9. Buechner's main goal of the trip was to speak to a particularly wise ____.
(a) Monk.
(b) Sherpa.
(c) Dalai Lama.
(d) Nun.

10. Which of the following words best describes Buechner's early efforts?
(a) Terrible.
(b) Forthright.
(c) Promising.
(d) Trivial.

11. The grandmother was known for seeking out the ______ qualities in people.
(a) Ordinary.
(b) Positive.
(c) Negative.
(d) Eccentric.

12. What was the surname of the family?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Frank.
(c) Kuhn.
(d) Morrison.

13. What is Freddy's next job?
(a) Spy.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Painter.

14. Where did Buechner teach?
(a) College.
(b) Middle school.
(c) Graduate school.
(d) High school.

15. Buechner experienced what reaction when given orders?
(a) Anger.
(b) Enthusiasm.
(c) Relief.
(d) Panic attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buechner's work does not talk of the fear of death but rather the ____ of it.

2. Buechner hopes one day to become a ______.

3. Once Buechner arrives in the city, he learns that he cannot ______.

4. Which vow have the members of the group taken?

5. The author states that ______ is often responsible for significant moments in one's life.

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