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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. In Chapter 36, Richard wonders if good and evil are related to ____________________.
(a) dark and light.
(b) happy and sad.
(c) generous and frugal.
(d) joy and grief.

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

3. What does Richard think is the secret of marriage?
(a) Do what you think is right.
(b) Your wife is always right.
(c) Never go to bed angry.
(d) Put your wife before your buddies.

4. Richard tries to explain space-time to Dickie as if he were a/an _______________________.
(a) astronaut.
(b) philosopher.
(c) psychiatrist.
(d) quantum mechanic.

5. What is Richard's response when Dickie asks him to tell him something that he needs to know more than anything?
(a) Love is an experiment.
(b) People are crazy.
(c) Religion is necessary.
(d) Life is a game.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard teaches Dickie about self preservation and _____________________.

2. What does Leslie want Richard to tell Dickie that next time he sees him?

3. Richard says that home to him is _______________________.

4. What is the seat back that Dickie pulls out for Richard when they reach the top of the hill?

5. What event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Richard view Dickie in Chapter 34 as opposed to seeing him as an imaginary friend in Chapter 33?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. How does Richard turn around the negative feelings he had regarding attending the charity ball?

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