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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. Richard tells Dickie that the two things necessary to get through life are the power of consent and ___________________.
(a) good friends.
(b) the purpose of happiness.
(c) spirituality.
(d) a sense of humor.

2. Richard tells his wife what it feels like to ____________________.
(a) hit a home run.
(b) look at the world like a child again.
(c) win a race.
(d) climb a mountain.

3. The cracked dry earth where Dickie lives symbolizes _______________________.
(a) the desert of Richard's childhood.
(b) financial restrictions.
(c) open space for ideas.
(d) lack of creativity.

4. Richard learns that the desert around him is created by ____________________.
(a) repressed memories.
(b) sadness.
(c) evil.
(d) greed.

5. How old was Richard when his brother died?
(a) 34.
(b) 22.
(c) 41.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shepherd reminds Richard that Richard has a passion for _________________ when he was young.

2. When Richard is trying to find Dickie, Richard's mind is described as ___________________.

3. Where is the angel at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. What does Richard say is the principle of the universe?

5. Shepherd states that time is ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Richard have to promise Dickie in order for Dickie to turn over another memory?

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

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

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

5. Explain the metaphor of being captain of your own ship as Richard explains it to Dickie.

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

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

8. Why is Dickie sad about giving the memories to Richard?

9. Describe the time that a woman came to Richard and started discussing his thoughts.

10. Describe Richard's first encounter with Dickie.

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