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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 outside of space-time, Dickie is _____________________.
(a) a mere mortal.
(b) a god.
(c) very intuitive.
(d) connected to everything.

2. Richard encourages Dickie to be ______________ in his life choices.
(a) careful.
(b) empathetic.
(c) philanthropic.
(d) bold.

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

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

5. What state does Richard live in in this memory?
(a) Florida.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Illinois.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the most important principle that Richard tries to convey to Dickie?

3. Why does Dickie's brother say he must stay smart?

4. What subject does Leslie ask Richard if he is going to talk to Dickie about?

5. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Richard use arithmetic to teach Dickie about life?

2. At what point is Dickie's name changed to Dick?

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

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

5. What does Richard recall about his brother, Bobby's, death?

6. What conclusion does Richard come to regarding himself and Dickie's leaving?

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

8. What example does Richard give regarding taking a risk and doing something you love as opposed to doing what other people may think of as stability?

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

10. What is the basis of the conversation between Richard and Dickie regarding good and evil?

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