2. Richard encourages Dickie to pretend that there is a god who ________________________.
(a) does not pass judgment.
(b) grants wishes.
(c) has a sense of humor.
(d) understands mortals.

3. Richard puts a strong emphasis on building a life where one can find _________________.
(a) hope.
(b) love.
(c) financial security.
(d) peace.

4. What is Richard doing at the beginning of Chapter 30?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Watching the news.

5. In Chapter 38, Dickie wants to know Richard's name for ___________________.
(a) his bicycle.
(b) his religion.
(c) his car.
(d) his boat.

6. According to Richard, having a wife who is ________________ will make him a better person.
(a) contrary.
(b) creative.
(c) unique.
(d) passive.

7. What does Richard wish his mother had done?
(a) Let him go on the Senior trip.
(b) Volunteered as a homeroom mother.
(c) Told him more about Bobby's death.
(d) Let him shave his head.

8. In Chapter 38, Richard realizes that Dickie has become more of a/an _______________ than a lost inner child.
(a) partner.
(b) nuisance.
(c) friend.
(d) enemy.

9. Who is Richard's friend in this memory?
(a) Budgie.
(b) Goober.
(c) Mac.
(d) Stevie.

10. What situation does Richard use to talk to Dickie about taking responsibility in life?
(a) Feeding the dog.
(b) Taking care of Daisy.
(c) Remembering birthdays.
(d) Changing the oil in the car.

11. As Dickie and Richard walk up a hill, Richard tells Dickie that he does not believe in _________________.
(a) destiny.
(b) ghosts.
(c) illness.
(d) love.

12. Richard recalls that there were ________________________ in leaving security behind.
(a) many painful lessons.
(b) many regrets.
(c) several reasons.
(d) great benefits.

13. What is the name of Richard's plane?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Suzette.
(c) Bette.
(d) Lily.

14. Richard tells Dickie that humans are ____________________.
(a) low life forms.
(b) flawed individuals.
(c) greedy creatures.
(d) extremely creative.

15. What does Richard do about Dickie's leaving?
(a) He tells him that he should visit other people.
(b) He tells him he should never have come.
(c) He tells him to come back in a few months.
(d) He tries to persuade him to stay.