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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dickie's brother say he must stay smart?
(a) To make the Honor Roll.
(b) To get a scholarship.
(c) To lead the way for Dickie.
(d) To get a better allowance.

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

3. In Chapter 38, Dickie tells Richard that Dickie has to make a decision about ___________________.
(a) who to take to the prom.
(b) whether or not to stick around.
(c) which car to buy.
(d) which college to attend.

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

5. What is Richard doing when Dickie appears in Chapter 31?
(a) Reading.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Watching a movie.

6. Dickie leaves Richard without _______________.
(a) leaving an address.
(b) apologizing to him.
(c) telling him he loves him.
(d) saying goodbye.

7. Why does Richard feel like a hypocrite at the event?
(a) He does not support drugs.
(b) He flatters the rude hostess.
(c) He does not like the host.
(d) He gives money to the competition.

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

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

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

11. What is the most important principle that Richard tries to convey to Dickie?
(a) You Can Rise Above the Pain.
(b) Life Is.
(c) What Goes Around Comes Around.
(d) Bad Stuff Happens to Good People.

12. What event does Richard attend in Chapter 20?
(a) Christmas concert.
(b) Office party.
(c) Charity ball.
(d) Football game.

13. Richard and Dickie talk about how the differences between good and evil are ________________________.
(a) written in sand.
(b) handed down through generations.
(c) not always black and white.
(d) carved in stone.

14. Dickie is always in search of _________________.
(a) girls.
(b) security.
(c) money.
(d) excitement.

15. What word does Richard tell Dickie to remember when Dickie asks about marriage?
(a) Compromise.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Different.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Leslie ask Richard if he is going to talk to Dickie about?

2. Richard says that home to him is _______________________.

3. What does Richard notice about the land that Dickie brought Richard to in his mind?

4. What does Richard tell Dickie about Dickie's future?

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

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