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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 event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?

2. Dickie is always in search of _________________.

3. What situation does Richard use to talk to Dickie about taking responsibility in life?

4. What does Dickie tell Richard that Dickie did at the charity ball?

5. Richard suggest to Dickie that Dickie should run away from __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Richard turn around the negative feelings he had regarding attending the charity ball?

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

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

6. 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?

7. What does Richard recall about his brother, Bobby's, death?

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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