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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard tells Dickie to let go of ____________________.
(a) hate.
(b) childish thoughts.
(c) space-time.
(d) bad memories.

2. Dickie is always in search of _________________.
(a) security.
(b) money.
(c) excitement.
(d) girls.

3. Richard encourages Dickie to be ______________ in his life choices.
(a) bold.
(b) careful.
(c) philanthropic.
(d) empathetic.

4. In Chapter 33, Richard tells Leslie that he is going to consider Dickie ______________________.
(a) his best friend.
(b) his conscience.
(c) his imaginary pal.
(d) his devil's advocate.

5. 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 was on his own.
(c) It meant that he got a bigger bedroom.
(d) It meant that he got more Christmas gifts.

6. In Chapter 38, Richard realizes that Dickie has become more of a/an _______________ than a lost inner child.
(a) enemy.
(b) nuisance.
(c) partner.
(d) friend.

7. What name does Richard give the item in #134?
(a) He refuses to give it a name.
(b) It is a secret.
(c) Louellen.
(d) Lindsay.

8. Why does Richard quit the job in #104?
(a) He moved away.
(b) He went back to school.
(c) He wanted more money.
(d) He got bored.

9. What did Richard once dread but now enjoys?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Public speaking.
(c) Painting.
(d) Landscaping.

10. What situation does Richard use to talk to Dickie about taking responsibility in life?
(a) Feeding the dog.
(b) Taking care of Daisy.
(c) Changing the oil in the car.
(d) Remembering birthdays.

11. In Chapter 21, Richard tells Leslie about a memory he has from what grade in school?
(a) Third.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Ninth.

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

13. What does Richard think is the secret of marriage?
(a) Do what you think is right.
(b) Put your wife before your buddies.
(c) Never go to bed angry.
(d) Your wife is always right.

14. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.
(a) hope.
(b) love.
(c) financial security.
(d) peace.

15. Richard suggest to Dickie that Dickie should run away from __________________.
(a) drugs.
(b) gangs.
(c) safety.
(d) greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dickie suggests that there is probably a philosophy of bowling and ___________________ in addition to flight.

2. Which of the following is NOT included in Richard's fantasy of escape from the event?

3. Why does Dickie's brother say he must stay smart?

4. In what state did Richard serve in the Air Force?

5. Richard says that home to him is _______________________.

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