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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 38, Dickie tells Richard that Dickie has to make a decision about ___________________.
(a) which college to attend.
(b) which car to buy.
(c) whether or not to stick around.
(d) who to take to the prom.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Richard teaches Dickie about self preservation and _____________________.
(a) economics.
(b) philanthropy.
(c) unconditional love.
(d) creativity.

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

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

13. What decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?
(a) He decides to remain forever.
(b) He decides to be more spiritual.
(c) He decides to stay for a few more months.
(d) He decides to leave.

14. Dickie wants Richard to talk to him like a __________________.
(a) father.
(b) colleague.
(c) friend.
(d) grown-up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Richard, having a wife who is ________________ will make him a better person.

2. What is Richard's response when Dickie asks him to tell him something that he needs to know more than anything?

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

4. Richard tells Dickie that outside of space-time, Dickie is _____________________.

5. Dickie leaves Richard without _______________.

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