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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 to let go of ____________________.
(a) hate.
(b) bad memories.
(c) childish thoughts.
(d) space-time.

2. What situation does Richard use to talk to Dickie about taking responsibility in life?
(a) Changing the oil in the car.
(b) Remembering birthdays.
(c) Feeding the dog.
(d) Taking care of Daisy.

3. What is Richard doing at the beginning of Chapter 30?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Watching the news.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dickie tell Richard that Dickie did at the charity ball?

2. Richard encourages Dickie to be ______________ in his life choices.

3. Who changes Dickie's name to Dick after the death of his brother?

4. Richard recalls that there were ________________________ in leaving security behind.

5. Which of the following is NOT a polarizing element on creativity particles?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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