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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. Where does Richard find Dickie as Richard heads out to do some paragliding in Chapter 34?
(a) Asleep in bed.
(b) On a lush hilltop.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Hiking in the woods.

2. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.
(a) hope.
(b) peace.
(c) love.
(d) financial security.

3. What event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?
(a) Football game.
(b) Charity ball.
(c) Christmas concert.
(d) Office party.

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) who to take to the prom.
(d) whether or not to stick around.

5. Richard and Leslie discuss letting Dickie know about ___________________________.
(a) Richard's illness.
(b) their fights and marriage lessons.
(c) the new baby.
(d) their plans to move.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Richard's plane?

3. Who is Richard's friend in this memory?

4. Richard encourages Dickie to pretend that there is a god who ________________________.

5. Why does Richard feel like a hypocrite at the event?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain some of the philosophies of life that Richard explains to Dickie such as space-time and the elements of the human experience.

2. What does Richard now know that Bobby's death meant to him?

3. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?

4. What does Richard feel about his role as teacher in his relationship with Dickie?

5. Why are Richard and Leslie at cross purposes regarding what to tell Dickie about love and marriage?

6. Why does Richard use the word "different" to discuss marriage with Dickie?

7. What is Richard's perspective on the possibility of Dickie's leaving?

8. What example of coincidence does Richard use to show Dickie that he should run away from safety?

9. What does Richard tell Dickie about his religious beliefs after the death of his brother?

10. What is a common theme in the book, and how does Richard use this factor to grow his character?

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