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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 decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?

2. Richard explains what he knows to Dickie by using _________________ metaphors.

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

4. Dickie is always in search of _________________.

5. Richard tells Dickie to let go of ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard use the word "different" to discuss marriage with Dickie?

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

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

4. What advice does Richard give Dickie about handling life's challenges?

5. What is Richard's perspective on the possibility of Dickie's leaving?

6. What does Richard now know that Bobby's death meant to him?

7. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?

8. Why are Richard and Leslie at cross purposes regarding what to tell Dickie about love and marriage?

9. What does Richard's attempts at getting Dickie to stay show about their relationship at this point?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Renewal is an important theme in RUNNING FROM SAFETY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

RUNNING FROM SAFETY is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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