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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. Who is the only person who Dick feels he can rely on?
2. Where has Dickie been kept inside Richard's mind?
3. Who does Shepherd say wrote Richard's book?
4. The cracked dry earth where Dickie lives symbolizes _______________________.
5. Shepherd states that time is ______________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the premise of RUNNING FROM SAFETY: AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT?
2. What is Richard's pattern for dealing with life's challenges, and how can Dickie possibly help him in this area?
3. When does Richard feel as if he has a connection with Dickie and what role has Dickie played in Richard's life?
4. What is the purpose of different people coming into Richard's life?
5. Why is Dickie sad about giving the memories to Richard?
6. What does Richard want to do for Dickie and why will this be a daunting task?
7. What philosophy about numbers does Richard share with Dickie?
8. Describe Richard's first encounter with Dickie.
9. Who is Sheperd and how does Richard encounter him?
10. What does Richard tell Dickie are the two things necessary to get through life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Does the book end on a note of hope for Richard or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his inner child as his life changes and evolves? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment, then cite an example to support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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