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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In which state did the family live?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Michigan.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Alabama.
2. Buechner hopes one day to become a ______.
(a) Painter.
(b) Astronaut.
(c) Politician.
(d) Spy.
3. Which of the following terms does Buechner use to describe forthcoming events?
(a) Up ahead.
(b) Around the corner.
(c) Beyond time.
(d) Fast forward.
4. This new experience encouraged Freddy to pursue a goal as a ____.
(a) Writer.
(b) Chemist.
(c) Politician.
(d) Math teacher.
5. Potentially significant events often hide themselves in _____.
(a) Ordinary moments.
(b) Plain sight.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Silver linings.
Short Answer Questions
1. As Buechner ages, his perception of ______ changes.
2. Which vow have the members of the group taken?
3. Buechner begins to believe that one day _____ will change the way he sees the world.
4. What is the occupation of Freddy's old school friend?
5. The enemy is referred to as being ______.
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of Freddy's fear regarding his home life? What events take place to solidify those fears?
2. Examine the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor as it affects the human spirit.
3. What do the woman and the boy have in common?
4. What area does Freddy explore first? What is the result of the effort?
5. How does the movement into adulthood help Freddy to understand that there are significant moments in one's life?
6. Discuss Buechner's first book. What is the title? Who inspired the content? What is the main theme?
7. How is the friend situation resolved? What does Freddy learn from the experience?
8. Explain the atmosphere at Princeton. What is the cause of the students' feelings? How are they handled?
9. Discuss the influence of Mr. Martin on Freddy. What does Freddy learn from Martin? What step does Freddy take next?
10. How does Freddy compare Oz to a higher power?
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