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Frederick Buechner Trivia Quiz

Frederick Buechner is a great writer from the Christian tradition. He writes in a way that everyone can understand and relate to intimately. I hope this quiz sparks an interest in reading his marvelous work.

A multiple-choice quiz by stubdoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
stubdoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,636

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which book contains this quote?
"How do you tell the story of your life...?" Hint

"Wishful Thinking"

"The Hungering Dark"

"The Sacred Journey"

"The Alphabet of Grace"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Frederick Buechner was born on which date? Hint

March 22, 1933

May 14, 1923

July 11, 1926

August 10, 1944

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Question 3 of 10

3. Buechner is an ordained minister. With which denomination/or church is he affiliated? Hint

Methodist

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Lutheran

Episcopalian

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Question 4 of 10

4. Complete this interesting quote:
"The vocation for you is the one in which your deep _________ and the world's deep ___________ meet..." Hint

desire, emptiness

knowledge, ignorance

drive, shortcoming

gladness, need

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Question 5 of 10

5. One book Buechner wrote is called "The Meaning of Grace."

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Buechner is also a down-to-earth theologian. See if you can guess where this quote comes from:
"At its heart most theology, like most fiction, is essentially autobiography." Hint

"Wishful Thinking"

"The Hungering Dark"

"Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation"

"The Alphabet of Grace"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete this title:
"Whistling in the Dark: A Doubter's __________"? Hint

Plight

Guide

Dictionary

Nemesis

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Question 8 of 10

8. A powerful book that he wrote concerns those of us who sometimes struggle with doubt and seeing God in the cruelty of our surroundings. Can you name this important book of apologetics? Hint

"The Hungering Dark"

"The Alphabet of Grace"

"A Room Called Remember"

"The Magnificent Defeat"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Buechner wrote a novel based on the biblical story of Jacob. What is the title? Hint

"The Son of Laughter"

"Brendan"

"Godric: a Novel"

"The Magnificent Defeat"

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Question 10 of 10

10. One last biographical question. Which seminary did he attend? Hint

Princeton Theological Seminary

Union Theological Seminary in New York

Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Duke Divinity School

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which book contains this quote? "How do you tell the story of your life...?"

Answer: "The Sacred Journey"

"The Sacred Journey" is a personal account of his journey in life and faith. It used to be required reading in certain theological seminaries.

2. Frederick Buechner was born on which date?

Answer: July 11, 1926

He is the oldest of two children. His father died when Frederick was 10 years old.

3. Buechner is an ordained minister. With which denomination/or church is he affiliated?

Answer: Presbyterian Church (USA)

He did not originally intend to be a minister. He began college determined to be a writer.

4. Complete this interesting quote: "The vocation for you is the one in which your deep _________ and the world's deep ___________ meet..."

Answer: gladness, need

This is a quote from an interview he did on PBS with Bob Abernathy in May of 2006.

5. One book Buechner wrote is called "The Meaning of Grace."

Answer: False

It is actually called "The Alphabet of Grace".

6. Buechner is also a down-to-earth theologian. See if you can guess where this quote comes from: "At its heart most theology, like most fiction, is essentially autobiography."

Answer: "The Alphabet of Grace"

I believe that "The Alphabet of Grace" is a great place to start in learning more about his style of writing and his belief system.

7. Complete this title: "Whistling in the Dark: A Doubter's __________"?

Answer: Dictionary

I enjoyed this book. His explanation of the title was great because he describes what a lot of people do when they are scared and unsure of their surroundings, like walking in a graveyard at night.

8. A powerful book that he wrote concerns those of us who sometimes struggle with doubt and seeing God in the cruelty of our surroundings. Can you name this important book of apologetics?

Answer: "The Hungering Dark"

This is a wonderful book if you are seeking faith and wisdom in times of trial. I particularly enjoyed the chapter called "The Monkey God". It seems to fit folks like me who use humor to get through struggles.

9. Buechner wrote a novel based on the biblical story of Jacob. What is the title?

Answer: "The Son of Laughter"

His novels are very entertaining as well as inspirational.

10. One last biographical question. Which seminary did he attend?

Answer: Union Theological Seminary in New York

Believe it or not, there are two Union Seminaries in the United States. The one in New York is an ecumenical, or non-denominational, institution. Union Seminary in Virginia is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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