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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Richard is trying to find Dickie, Richard's mind is described as ___________________.
(a) a cloudless sky.
(b) a kaleidoscope.
(c) a desolate landscape.
(d) a whirling dervish.

3. Richard recalls meeting a woman who could _________________________.
(a) read his mind.
(b) make him cry.
(c) tell great jokes.
(d) make a souffle.

4. How old was Richard when his brother died?
(a) 41.
(b) 22.
(c) 34.
(d) 9.

5. When Richard returns home in Chapter 11, he feels as if he is acting ____________________.
(a) childishly.
(b) coyly.
(c) petulantly.
(d) angrily.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, where are Richard and Leslie preparing to go?

2. Richard encourages Dickie to free himself from __________________.

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

4. Over what body of water does Richard paraglide?

5. Who does Richard take on an airplane ride in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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