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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 is the seat back that Dickie pulls out for Richard when they reach the top of the hill?
2. What decision does Dickie make in Chapter 38?
3. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.
4. What does Dickie tell Richard that Dickie did at the charity ball?
5. Richard tries to explain space-time to Dickie as if he were a/an _______________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Richard feel about his role as teacher in his relationship with Dickie?
2. How does Richard mentally escape the charity ball in Chapter 20?
3. How does Richard use the metaphor of games to explain life to Dickie?
4. 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?
5. What does Richard now know that Bobby's death meant to him?
6. What conclusion does Richard come to regarding himself and Dickie's leaving?
7. Explain some of the philosophies of life that Richard explains to Dickie such as space-time and the elements of the human experience.
8. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?
9. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?
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
The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, characters and issues and provide examples for each.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
The theme of struggling with personal identity was an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.
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