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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. Which of the following is NOT a polarizing element on creativity particles?

2. Dickie suggests that there is probably a philosophy of bowling and ___________________ in addition to flight.

3. What is the name of Richard's plane?

4. What name does Richard give the item in #134?

5. According to Richard, having a wife who is ________________ will make him a better person.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At what point is Dickie's name changed to Dick?

4. How does Richard mentally escape the charity ball in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Richard. 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 motivations during his life?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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