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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 36, Richard wonders if good and evil are related to ____________________.
(a) dark and light.
(b) joy and grief.
(c) generous and frugal.
(d) happy and sad.

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Leslie want Richard to tell Dickie that next time he sees him?
(a) She admires him.
(b) She wants to talk to him.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She loves him.

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

7. Dickie leaves Richard without _______________.
(a) apologizing to him.
(b) saying goodbye.
(c) leaving an address.
(d) telling him he loves him.

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

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

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

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

12. What is the name of Richard's plane?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Suzette.
(c) Bette.
(d) Lily.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Richard tells Dickie to let go of ____________________.

3. Leslie is afraid that Richard is going to teach Dickie to be _________________.

4. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.

5. Who changes Dickie's name to Dick after the death of his brother?

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