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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. Even though Richard tells Dickie that he did not mean to lock Dickie away, Dickie ______________________.

2. What does Dickie do at the end of the flight in Chapter 10?

3. Richard's brothers are Roy and __________________.

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

5. Over what body of water does Richard paraglide?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dickie's sense of accomplishment in the water tower incident.

2. What does Richard tell Dickie are the two things necessary to get through life?

3. Who is Dickie and what promise had Richard made to him long ago?

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

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

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

7. What is the purpose of different people coming into Richard's life?

8. Who is Sheperd and how does Richard encounter him?

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

10. Describe the time that a woman came to Richard and started discussing his thoughts.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment, then cite an example to support your answers.

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