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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. In Chapter 17, Richard tells a story about hanging out with friends who want to ___________________.
2. What does Dickie do when he sees Richard in his thoughts?
3. When Richard returns home in Chapter 11, he feels as if he is acting ____________________.
4. Who is Shepherd?
5. What does Dickie aim at Richard in Richard's mind?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Richard want to do for Dickie and why will this be a daunting task?
2. Explain the metaphor of being captain of your own ship as Richard explains it to Dickie.
3. Describe what Richard sees when Leslie encourages him to remember when he was nine, right after his brother's death.
4. What does Dickie manage to teach to Richard even though Richard is providing instruction during the flight?
5. What story does Richard tell Dickie about his friends, Mike and Jack, that lets Richard know that he and Dickie are a good team?
6. What is Richard's pattern for dealing with life's challenges, and how can Dickie possibly help him in this area?
7. Why is Dickie sad about giving the memories to Richard?
8. Who is Dickie and what promise had Richard made to him long ago?
9. What is the first real bonding experience between Richard and Dickie?
10. Describe Richard's first encounter with Dickie.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
RUNNING FROM SAFETY is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
The story in RUNNING FROM SAFETY is essentially told via flashbacks. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose to utilize a flashback in his work? Are there benefits to utilizing flashbacks when creating a work of fiction? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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