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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 encourages Dickie to pretend that there is a god who ________________________.

2. Richard and Dickie talk about how the differences between good and evil are ________________________.

3. In Chapter 38, Richard realizes that Dickie has become more of a/an _______________ than a lost inner child.

4. Who changes Dickie's name to Dick after the death of his brother?

5. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a common theme in the book, and how does Richard use this factor to grow his character?

2. What is the basis of the conversation between Richard and Dickie regarding good and evil?

3. How does Richard use the metaphor of games to explain life to Dickie?

4. What name does Richard give for his religion when Dickie asks?

5. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?

6. How does Richard view Dickie in Chapter 34 as opposed to seeing him as an imaginary friend in Chapter 33?

7. What example of coincidence does Richard use to show Dickie that he should run away from safety?

8. How does Richard use arithmetic to teach Dickie about life?

9. What conclusion does Richard come to regarding himself and Dickie's leaving?

10. What does Richard tell Dickie about his religious beliefs after the death of his brother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spirituality takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the religious beliefs? How pervasive were the religious beliefs? Why is Richard considered to be more spiritual than religious? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Does the book end on a note of hope for Richard or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his inner child as his life changes and evolves? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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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