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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 and Leslie discuss letting Dickie know about ___________________________.

2. Leslie is afraid that Richard is going to teach Dickie to be _________________.

3. What does Richard wish his mother had done?

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

5. What is the name of Richard's plane?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Richard use the metaphor of games to explain life to Dickie?

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

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

5. What does Richard feel about his role as teacher in his relationship with Dickie?

6. In what capacity was Dickie at the charity ball and why is Richard upset by Dickie's behavior there?

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

8. What does Richard tell Dickie about his religious beliefs after the death of his brother?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting and time period for Richard's childhood What was America like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Richard, Dickie, his family and friends?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Bach is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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