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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the seat back that Dickie pulls out for Richard when they reach the top of the hill?
(a) Richard's brother's grave stone.
(b) A tree stump.
(c) A cardboard box.
(d) A car door.

2. Richard tells Dickie that there are consequences of what he chooses to ________________.
(a) paint.
(b) sculpt.
(c) write.
(d) sing.

3. What job does Richard do after leaving the Air Force?
(a) Cook.
(b) Barista.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Technical writer.

4. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.
(a) low life forms.
(b) flawed individuals.
(c) extremely creative.
(d) greedy creatures.

5. What does Richard wish his mother had done?
(a) Let him shave his head.
(b) Volunteered as a homeroom mother.
(c) Let him go on the Senior trip.
(d) Told him more about Bobby's death.

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

7. What does Richard do about Dickie's leaving?
(a) He tries to persuade him to stay.
(b) He tells him he should never have come.
(c) He tells him to come back in a few months.
(d) He tells him that he should visit other people.

8. Why does Dickie's brother say he must stay smart?
(a) To lead the way for Dickie.
(b) To get a better allowance.
(c) To get a scholarship.
(d) To make the Honor Roll.

9. What is the most important principle that Richard tries to convey to Dickie?
(a) You Can Rise Above the Pain.
(b) Life Is.
(c) Bad Stuff Happens to Good People.
(d) What Goes Around Comes Around.

10. Chapter 23 opens with a memory of Dickie and his brother, ________________.
(a) Bobby.
(b) Steve.
(c) Roy.
(d) Mark.

11. Where does Richard find Dickie as Richard heads out to do some paragliding in Chapter 34?
(a) On a lush hilltop.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) Hiking in the woods.
(d) Asleep in bed.

12. In Chapter 38, Dickie wants to know Richard's name for ___________________.
(a) his religion.
(b) his bicycle.
(c) his boat.
(d) his car.

13. Leslie is afraid that Richard is going to teach Dickie to be _________________.
(a) selfish.
(b) evil.
(c) greedy.
(d) aggressive.

14. What subject does Leslie ask Richard if he is going to talk to Dickie about?
(a) Education.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Betrayal.

15. In Chapter 37, Dickie is becoming _________________ to Richard's mind.
(a) an inspiration.
(b) an afterthought.
(c) more integral.
(d) a nuisance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dickie tell Richard that Dickie did at the charity ball?

2. Richard discovers that many people near him at the event are ________________.

3. What does Richard do that improves his enjoyment of the event?

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

5. What does Richard think is the secret of marriage?

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