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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40-Epilog.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will it be difficult for Richard to teach anything to Dickie?
(a) Dickie is a know-it-all.
(b) Dickie is dead.
(c) Dickie does not want to open up.
(d) Richard has poor communication skills.

2. What does Dickie do when he sees Richard in his thoughts?
(a) Faints.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Screams.
(d) Slaps him.

3. What is Richard teaching Dickie about throughout the book?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Greed.
(c) Life.
(d) Marriage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard admits that he has a tendency to ___________________ when things get difficult.

2. Richard tries to explain space-time to Dickie as if he were a/an _______________________.

3. When Richard is trying to find Dickie, Richard's mind is described as ___________________.

4. Dickie leaves Richard without _______________.

5. Richard teaches Dickie about self preservation and _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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