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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. The country seems to come together under the umbrella of which of the following:
(a) Fear.
(b) Rage.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Disgust.

2. As Buechner ages, his perception of ______ changes.
(a) God.
(b) Family.
(c) Reality.
(d) Mystery.

3. Eventually Freddy's friendships are strong enough that he feels he can talk about which of the following?
(a) The War.
(b) Future plans.
(c) Father's death.
(d) Obsession with Oz.

4. How many years does it take Buechner to grieve over his father's death?
(a) 30.
(b) .20.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

5. Buechner says that the characters are dying from all but which of the following:
(a) Old age.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Sterility.
(d) Self-absorption.

Short Answer Questions

1. News soon reaches the family regarding which historic event?

2. Buechner is asked if he has ever considered using his _____ for a higher purpose.

3. What major event colors the time period?

4. Potentially significant events often hide themselves in _____.

5. The person asks Buechner to meet him/her at which location?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Freddy's new life in boarding school. How does Freddy relate to the other kids?

2. Discuss Buechner's first book. What is the title? Who inspired the content? What is the main theme?

3. How does the movement into adulthood help Freddy to understand that there are significant moments in one's life?

4. How is the friend situation resolved? What does Freddy learn from the experience?

5. What are some of Freddy's fear regarding his home life? What events take place to solidify those fears?

6. Discuss Freddy's basic training. What causes Freddy to make adjustments? What does Freddy learn?

7. What happens to the Buechners after they leave Bermuda?

8. What new goal does Freddy set at this time? What is the main hindrance to the goal?

9. Why did Freddy move to New York? What occurred shortly after his arrival?

10. Examine the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor as it affects the human spirit.

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