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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. Dickie is Richard's ___________________.

2. What does Dickie think that Richard is going to do with him in Chapter 12?

3. When Richard returns home in Chapter 11, he feels as if he is acting ____________________.

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

5. In order to check the water level in the water tower, Richard had to climb up a tall ladder ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what Richard sees when Leslie encourages him to remember when he was nine, right after his brother's death.

3. Describe Richard's first encounter with Dickie.

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

5. When does Richard feel as if he has a connection with Dickie and what role has Dickie played in Richard's life?

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

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

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

9. When Leslie prods him, what memories does Richard recall that might be the source of Dickie's anger?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Richard was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Richard's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

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