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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. Where did Buechner go to college?

2. Who does Buechner approach for money?

3. It does not take the author long to realize that ___ is empty.

4. Where did Buechner teach?

5. What is the name of the pastor Buechner meets?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Freddy view Naya? What do the woman and the boy have in common? What is special about the woman?

3. The story about Naya foreshadows an issue faced by Buechner in years to come. What is the issue? Why does it occur?

4. What area does Freddy explore first? What is the result of the effort?

5. How does this theme relate to Buechner's life?

6. What is Freddy's financial situation? What does he do about it?

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

8. What happens to Freddy after he is discharged from the Army?

9. How does Buechner view the "beyond time" events that occur after he leaves Princeton?

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

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

Freddy was somewhat obsessed with the Land of Oz. From an early age, Freddy was enthralled by the OZ series and its characters. Freddy talks a lot about King Rinkitink. Explain in detail the Land of Oz, its characters, and why it appealed to Freddy.

Essay Topic 3

There are often many differences between the personalities of the youngest and eldest child in a family, regardless of size. Discuss the differences between Freddy and Jamie. Compare and contrast the brothers. Examine how the boys view family life, their parents and grandparents, father's suicide and last effects of the tragedy.

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