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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. What name does Dickie now want to be called?
2. Dickie wants to know if Richard's _______________________ has/have taught him how things work.
3. Shepherd states that time is ______________________.
4. Shepherd asks Richard to sign a book for whom?
5. When Richard returns home in Chapter 11, he feels as if he is acting ____________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Richard tell Dickie are the two things necessary to get through life?
2. What is the purpose of different people coming into Richard's life?
3. Describe Dickie's sense of accomplishment in the water tower incident.
4. What role do angels play in Richard's life?
5. Why is Dickie sad about giving the memories to Richard?
6. When does Richard feel as if he has a connection with Dickie and what role has Dickie played in Richard's life?
7. Explain the metaphor of being captain of your own ship as Richard explains it to Dickie.
8. What story does Richard tell Dickie about his friends, Mike and Jack, that lets Richard know that he and Dickie are a good team?
9. What does Richard want to do for Dickie and why will this be a daunting task?
10. Describe what Richard sees when Leslie encourages him to remember when he was nine, right after his brother's death.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Richard. 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 motivations during his life?
Essay Topic 3
The search for love is an important element in Richard's life. How was Richard treated as a child? How did he feel about his relationship with his brother? His parents? Does Richard find a rare love when he rediscovers Dickie? Explain.
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