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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did Richard serve in the Air Force?
(a) California.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Washington.
(d) Florida.

2. What does Richard tell Dickie that Bobby's death meant to Richard?
(a) It meant that he was pitied at school.
(b) It meant that he got more Christmas gifts.
(c) It meant that he got a bigger bedroom.
(d) It meant that he was on his own.

3. The cracked dry earth where Dickie lives symbolizes _______________________.
(a) open space for ideas.
(b) financial restrictions.
(c) lack of creativity.
(d) the desert of Richard's childhood.

4. Who changes Dickie's name to Dick after the death of his brother?
(a) His Boy Scout leader.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) Dickie.

5. What does Richard decide after Dickie leaves?
(a) He will miss him forever.
(b) He enjoys being a teacher.
(c) He has more time now.
(d) He is less of a person now.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 33, Richard tells Leslie that he is going to consider Dickie ______________________.

2. What large item does Richard ask Dickie to recall?

3. What is Richard doing at the beginning of Chapter 30?

4. Which disease did Richard's brother die from?

5. Richard recalls that there were ________________________ in leaving security behind.

(see the answer key)

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