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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 make room for _______________________.
(a) the Principle of Coincidence.
(b) the Law of Threes.
(c) the Golden Rule.
(d) the Bible.

2. Richard tries to explain space-time to Dickie as if he were a/an _______________________.
(a) quantum mechanic.
(b) philosopher.
(c) psychiatrist.
(d) astronaut.

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

4. As Dickie and Richard walk up a hill, Richard tells Dickie that he does not believe in _________________.
(a) love.
(b) ghosts.
(c) destiny.
(d) illness.

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. Who is Richard's friend in this memory?
(a) Stevie.
(b) Budgie.
(c) Goober.
(d) Mac.

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

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

12. 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.

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

14. Richard explains what he knows to Dickie by using _________________ metaphors.
(a) medical.
(b) travel.
(c) arithmetic.
(d) food.

15. Why does Richard feel like a hypocrite at the event?
(a) He flatters the rude hostess.
(b) He does not like the host.
(c) He gives money to the competition.
(d) He does not support drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.

2. Where does Richard find Dickie as Richard heads out to do some paragliding in Chapter 34?

3. Dickie wants Richard to talk to him like a __________________.

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

5. In Chapter 38, Dickie wants to know Richard's name for ___________________.

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