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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shepherd asks Richard to sign a book for whom?
(a) His son.
(b) Ray.
(c) His wife.
(d) Dickie.

2. Dickie wants to know if Richard's _______________________ has/have taught him how things work.
(a) travels.
(b) writing.
(c) advanced degree.
(d) fifty extra years of experience on earth.

3. How does Richard feel when he looks through the book?
(a) Proud.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

4. What is Dickie's reaction when Richard's friends want him to do something he does not want to do in Chapter 17?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He walks away.
(c) He throws a fit.
(d) He cries.

5. What does Dickie do when he sees Richard in his thoughts?
(a) Screams.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Shoots him.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Shepherd?

2. The cracked dry earth where Dickie lives symbolizes _______________________.

3. Who has the power to bring Richard's memories out?

4. Where has Dickie been kept inside Richard's mind?

5. What is Richard's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dickie's sense of accomplishment in the water tower incident.

2. What is the first real bonding experience between Richard and Dickie?

3. What is the purpose of different people coming into Richard's life?

4. What is Richard's memory of the water tower?

5. When does Richard feel as if he has a connection with Dickie and what role has Dickie played in Richard's life?

6. What does Dickie manage to teach to Richard even though Richard is providing instruction during the flight?

7. What conflict does Richard realize he has regarding relating to Dickie?

8. When Leslie prods him, what memories does Richard recall that might be the source of Dickie's anger?

9. What does Richard want to do for Dickie and why will this be a daunting task?

10. Who is Dickie and what promise had Richard made to him long ago?

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