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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. Richard says that home to him is _______________________.

2. Which disease did Richard's brother die from?

3. Dickie wants Richard to talk to him like a __________________.

4. In Chapter 38, Richard realizes that Dickie has become more of a/an _______________ than a lost inner child.

5. What did Richard once dread but now enjoys?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard use the word "different" to discuss marriage with Dickie?

2. What does Richard's attempts at getting Dickie to stay show about their relationship at this point?

3. What is Richard's perspective on the possibility of Dickie's leaving?

4. At what point is Dickie's name changed to Dick?

5. What does Richard recall about his brother, Bobby's, death?

6. How does Richard turn around the negative feelings he had regarding attending the charity ball?

7. How are Dickie and Richard at odds regarding security?

8. How does Richard use arithmetic to teach Dickie about life?

9. What conclusion does Richard come to regarding himself and Dickie's leaving?

10. What name does Richard give for his religion when Dickie asks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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