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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The author believes that a person's _____ will always change.
2. The author fears that his grandmother may be doomed without _____.
3. What hymn was often sung to Freddy and his brother?
4. What is Grandmother Buechner's first name?
5. Buechner recalls that the empty house was as frail as _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Freddy's opinion regarding the memories of the dead?
2. How does Freddy's dependency upon his parents affect him in a negative way?
3. Did Buechner leave a suicide note? If so, where was it left and what did it say?
4. Describe Buechner's experience during the morning when he was attempting to ignore the sound of the carpenters working in the house.
5. How does the lack of a permanent home affect the author?
6. What is Buechner's reference to Eden regarding childhood mentality?
7. Why does Buechner use Eden as a reference? How does it relate to the way people see the world? What is the main difference between the views of adults and children?
8. Discuss the scenario around the death of Freddy's father.
9. Discuss the reference Buechner makes to Dylan Thomas. Which poem is mentioned? What is the theme explored by Buechner?
10. Discuss the duplicity of Freddy's father and how it affects the child.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine Freddy's relationship with Grandma Buechner. What was the relationship between Grandmother and grandson? What about the grandmother's house gave Freddy a sense of security that could be found nowhere else? What was unusual about Grandma Buechner? Why did the family turn to her in a time of need? What was the relationship between Freddy's father and the grandmother? What was the relationship between Kathy and her mother-in-law? How did the woman continue to influence Freddy's life?
Essay Topic 2
Buechner's concept of beyond time relates to the turning points in one's life. What is the main difference between the two items as pointed out by the author? Compare and contrast using information in the book. Also add your own opinions and experiences. Write a 500 word essay on the topic either supporting or arguing against Buechner's observations.
Essay Topic 3
Frederick Buechner's father committed suicide when the boy was ten years old and his brother Jamie was eight years old. Discuss the events leading up to Mr. Buechner's death. Discuss how it affected each of the boys. What is Freddy's initial reaction to the news? What is Jamie's initial reaction? What were the first steps taken by Kathy and/or Grandma Buechner? Also discuss the reactions of Kathy and Grandma Buechner when they learned about the death.
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