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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will it be difficult for Richard to teach anything to Dickie?

2. Dickie is the age that Richard was when _______________________.

3. In Chapter 17, Richard tells a story about hanging out with friends who want to ___________________.

4. Who shows up in Richard's life to teach him lessons?

5. Who does Shepherd say wrote Richard's book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of RUNNING FROM SAFETY: AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT?

2. What is Richard's memory of the water tower?

3. What story does Richard tell Dickie about his friends, Mike and Jack, that lets Richard know that he and Dickie are a good team?

4. What conflict does Richard realize he has regarding relating to Dickie?

5. What philosophy about numbers does Richard share with Dickie?

6. What is the landscape in which Richard finds Dickie in his mind and what does it symbolize?

7. What does Dickie manage to teach to Richard even though Richard is providing instruction during the flight?

8. What role do angels play in Richard's life?

9. What does Richard have to promise Dickie in order for Dickie to turn over another memory?

10. What does Richard want to do for Dickie and why will this be a daunting task?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bach is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting and time period for Richard's childhood What was America like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Richard, Dickie, his family and friends?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Dickie. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What were his primary interests and attitudes?

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