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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) On a lush hilltop.
(b) Hiking in the woods.
(c) Asleep in bed.
(d) Taking a bath.

2. What does Richard tell Dickie that Bobby's death meant to Richard?
(a) It meant that he was on his own.
(b) It meant that he was pitied at school.
(c) It meant that he got a bigger bedroom.
(d) It meant that he got more Christmas gifts.

3. Chapter 23 opens with a memory of Dickie and his brother, ________________.
(a) Bobby.
(b) Mark.
(c) Steve.
(d) Roy.

4. In Chapter 33, Richard tells Leslie that he is going to consider Dickie ______________________.
(a) his best friend.
(b) his devil's advocate.
(c) his conscience.
(d) his imaginary pal.

5. Richard explains what he knows to Dickie by using _________________ metaphors.
(a) food.
(b) medical.
(c) travel.
(d) arithmetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?

2. According to Richard, having a wife who is ________________ will make him a better person.

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

4. In Chapter 21, Richard tells Leslie about a memory he has from what grade in school?

5. In Chapter 37, Dickie is becoming _________________ to Richard's mind.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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