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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. What is Richard's response when Dickie asks him to tell him something that he needs to know more than anything?
2. What does Richard decide after Dickie leaves?
3. Richard encourages Dickie to pretend that there is a god who ________________________.
4. Which of the following is NOT a polarizing element on creativity particles?
5. Richard feels like __________________ at the event.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Richard use arithmetic to teach Dickie about life?
2. What example does Richard give regarding taking a risk and doing something you love as opposed to doing what other people may think of as stability?
3. How does Richard mentally escape the charity ball in Chapter 20?
4. What does Richard tell Dickie about his religious beliefs after the death of his brother?
5. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?
6. What is a common theme in the book, and how does Richard use this factor to grow his character?
7. Explain some of the philosophies of life that Richard explains to Dickie such as space-time and the elements of the human experience.
8. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?
9. What conclusion does Richard come to regarding himself and Dickie's leaving?
10. Why does Richard use the word "different" to discuss marriage with Dickie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bach is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
Essay Topic 2
What is the overall setting setting for the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. What impact did the setting have on Richard's life overall?
Essay Topic 3
Spirituality takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the religious beliefs? How pervasive were the religious beliefs? Why is Richard considered to be more spiritual than religious? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
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