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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. Buechner believed that if his father died the ________.

2. The author says that he attempted to listen to how many days in his life?

3. Buechner also believes that the _____ continue to change.

4. In what country did the Buechner family originate?

5. Which poet does Freddy refer to regarding the memories?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Freddy's dependency upon his parents affect him in a negative way?

2. Did Buechner leave a suicide note? If so, where was it left and what did it say?

3. What came out of this experience regarding the noise in a person's every day life?

4. In the author's mind, how does a person leave an indelible mark on another's soul?

5. Examine the author's tale of the suppression of grief following his father's death. How does the family run away from the situation?

6. What situations have been faced by Grandma Buechner? What is the woman's personality?

7. What is the common thread between Freddy's sudden departure, his father's death and "Gone With The Wind?"

8. Discuss Freddy's stay in Bermuda. Why did the family have to leave?

9. What is Buechner's reference to Eden regarding childhood mentality?

10. What is Buechner's advice to his readers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Freddy's relationship with Naya and Grandpa Kuhn. What was the relationship between Kathy's parents and the boys? What about the grandparents' house gave the Buechners a sense of security that could be found nowhere else? What was unusual about Naya? What was the relationship like between Kathy and her parents? How did Naya continue to influence Freddy's life?

Essay Topic 2

The author spends a great deal of time seeking answers. What types of questions are Buechner most likely to ask? Who does Freddy turn to for wisdom and guidance? Does the author find the answers to the questions he needs answered the most? Explain. Have you ever experienced any similar situations? What was the outcome? Do you think the author will ever receive answers to all of his questions? Explain. Also discuss the overall journey for truth that is relayed in the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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