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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Buechner arrives in the city, he learns that he cannot ______.
(a) Teach.
(b) Function.
(c) Write.
(d) Sleep.

2. The family had retired from which city?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Houston.

3. At long last, Buechner learns that he must _______ his weaknesses.
(a) Laugh at.
(b) Shun.
(c) Tolerate.
(d) Accept.

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

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

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

7. One of Buechner's most valuable lessons is that ____ is a gift.
(a) Charity.
(b) Hope.
(c) Faith.
(d) Optimism.

8. What unusual grade does Freddy receive on one of his papers?
(a) 75%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 100%.
(d) 20%.

9. To which state was Freddy sent?
(a) Kansas.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) California.

10. All the characters seemed to be dying except for ______.
(a) Grandfather George.
(b) Brother Thomas.
(c) Old man Keister.
(d) Old lady Maroo.

11. Where did Buechner go to college?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Stanford.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Yale.

12. What language does Buechner study?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

13. Who did the family move in with after leaving the island?
(a) Grandparents.
(b) Mrs. Buechner's sister.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Pastor.

14. What was the name of the town where Freddy was sent?
(a) Mill Run.
(b) Windber.
(c) Lawrenceville.
(d) Jacksonville.

15. Freddy's ideas may seem crazy yet they offer a sense of _____.
(a) Learning.
(b) Pain.
(c) Grace.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. A minister asks Buechner if he would consider working for the _____ of God and the Church.

2. How many years does it take Buechner to grieve over his father's death?

3. The country seems to come together under the umbrella of which of the following:

4. Buechner begins to notice the ____ in each person's life.

5. In which state did the family live?

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