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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. 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.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dickie tell Richard that Dickie did at the charity ball?

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

3. What word does Richard tell Dickie to remember when Dickie asks about marriage?

4. What decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?

5. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?

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

5. How does Richard mentally escape the charity ball in Chapter 20?

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

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

8. What name does Richard give for his religion when Dickie asks?

9. What does Richard's attempts at getting Dickie to stay show about their relationship at this point?

10. What advice does Richard give Dickie about handling life's challenges?

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