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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 feels like __________________ at the event.
(a) The Joker.
(b) Batman.
(c) Spiderman.
(d) Robin Hood.

2. Which disease did Richard's brother die from?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. As Dickie and Richard walk up a hill, Richard tells Dickie that he does not believe in _________________.
(a) destiny.
(b) ghosts.
(c) illness.
(d) love.

4. What event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?
(a) Christmas concert.
(b) Charity ball.
(c) Office party.
(d) Football game.

5. What did Richard once dread but now enjoys?
(a) Landscaping.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Public speaking.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard do about Dickie's leaving?

2. Bobby's death taught Richard that an individual __________________________.

3. Chapter 23 opens with a memory of Dickie and his brother, ________________.

4. Dickie is fearful of death and _______________________.

5. What is the name of Richard's plane?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Richard use the metaphor of games to explain life to Dickie?

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

9. What does Richard tell Dickie about his religious beliefs after the death of his brother?

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

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