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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. Dickie wants to know if Richard's _______________________ has/have taught him how things work.

2. Richard recalls a fear of ___________________ as a boy.

3. What does Dickie do when he sees Richard in his thoughts?

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the decoration in Dickie's room?

5. What does Richard say is the principle of the universe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role do angels play in Richard's life?

2. What is the purpose of different people coming into Richard's life?

3. What is Richard's pattern for dealing with life's challenges, and how can Dickie possibly help him in this area?

4. What is the first real bonding experience between Richard and Dickie?

5. When Leslie prods him, what memories does Richard recall that might be the source of Dickie's anger?

6. Describe what Richard sees when Leslie encourages him to remember when he was nine, right after his brother's death.

7. What conflict does Richard realize he has regarding relating to Dickie?

8. What philosophy about numbers does Richard share with Dickie?

9. Who is Sheperd and how does Richard encounter him?

10. What is the premise of RUNNING FROM SAFETY: AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Richard's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Does the book end on a note of hope for Richard or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his inner child as his life changes and evolves? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Renewal is an important theme in RUNNING FROM SAFETY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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