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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 subject does Leslie ask Richard if he is going to talk to Dickie about?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Education.

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

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

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

5. What does Richard decide after Dickie leaves?
(a) He enjoys being a teacher.
(b) He has more time now.
(c) He will miss him forever.
(d) He is less of a person now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.

2. What event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?

3. Dickie leaves Richard without _______________.

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

5. In Chapter 33, Richard tells Leslie that he is going to consider Dickie ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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