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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Richard encourages Dickie to pretend that there is a god who ________________________.
(a) does not pass judgment.
(b) has a sense of humor.
(c) grants wishes.
(d) understands mortals.

3. 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.

4. What does Richard tell Dickie about Dickie's future?
(a) He can be anyone he wants to be.
(b) He should let his destiny take control.
(c) He should travel before settling down.
(d) He needs to get a Master's Degree.

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

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

7. Which of the following is NOT a polarizing element on creativity particles?
(a) Desires.
(b) Choices.
(c) Attitudes.
(d) Love.

8. Richard says that home to him is _______________________.
(a) a place where he is known and loved.
(b) full of bad memories.
(c) a place to store your stuff.
(d) a house of horrors.

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

10. Dickie is fearful of death and _______________________.
(a) the end of the world.
(b) pain.
(c) suffering.
(d) torture.

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

12. What is Richard doing at the beginning of Chapter 30?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Taking a nap.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Watching the news.

13. Which disease did Richard's brother die from?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Diabetes.

14. Bobby's death taught Richard that an individual __________________________.
(a) can change destiny.
(b) mourn for a long time.
(c) is terrified of death.
(d) can lose his identity.

15. Richard tells Dickie that Dickie should become __________________.
(a) a philanthropist.
(b) a celebrity.
(c) a local politician.
(d) a ruler of his own choice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard feels like __________________ at the event.

2. Richard encourages Dickie to be ______________ in his life choices.

3. In Chapter 38, Dickie tells Richard that Dickie has to make a decision about ___________________.

4. What does Richard decide after Dickie leaves?

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

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