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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 says that home to him is _______________________.
2. Richard feels like __________________ at the event.
3. Richard and Dickie talk about how the differences between good and evil are ________________________.
4. Which of the following is NOT a polarizing element on creativity particles?
5. What is the name of Richard's plane?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain some of the philosophies of life that Richard explains to Dickie such as space-time and the elements of the human experience.
2. How does Richard view Dickie in Chapter 34 as opposed to seeing him as an imaginary friend in Chapter 33?
3. What does Richard's attempts at getting Dickie to stay show about their relationship at this point?
4. What does Richard feel about his role as teacher in his relationship with Dickie?
5. What does Richard recall about his brother, Bobby's, death?
6. Why are Richard and Leslie at cross purposes regarding what to tell Dickie about love and marriage?
7. What example of coincidence does Richard use to show Dickie that he should run away from safety?
8. What is a common theme in the book, and how does Richard use this factor to grow his character?
9. What advice does Richard give Dickie about handling life's challenges?
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
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 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 3
The story in RUNNING FROM SAFETY is essentially told via flashbacks. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose to utilize a flashback in his work? Are there benefits to utilizing flashbacks when creating a work of fiction? Explain.
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