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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. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.
2. Why does Richard quit the job in #104?
3. What decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?
4. Dickie wants Richard to talk to him like a __________________.
5. Why does Dickie's brother say he must stay smart?
Short Essay Questions
1. What example does Richard give regarding taking a risk and doing something you love as opposed to doing what other people may think of as stability?
2. What name does Richard give for his religion when Dickie asks?
3. What does Richard recall about his brother, Bobby's, death?
4. What is a common theme in the book, and how does Richard use this factor to grow his character?
5. What advice does Richard give Dickie about handling life's challenges?
6. Why are Richard and Leslie at cross purposes regarding what to tell Dickie about love and marriage?
7. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?
8. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?
9. Why does Richard use the word "different" to discuss marriage with Dickie?
10. How does Richard mentally escape the charity ball in Chapter 20?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Why would Dickie feel a different kind of loneliness from the loneliness that Richard experiences? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
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.
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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