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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Belly's performance at the most recent beach house party, why does Conrad not want her to go into the water?
(a) She is drinking beer.
(b) Other people will see her.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is still angry.

2. What during the party, according to Belly, is cathartic?
(a) Talking about Taylor.
(b) Drinking beer.
(c) Talking about Susannah.
(d) Surfing.

3. Why, according to Laurel, did Belly and Conrad split up?
(a) There was too much stress with Susannah's illness.
(b) They were not the same age.
(c) They lived too far away.
(d) There were too many people involved.

4. Why does Taylor want her parents to stay together?
(a) So she will not have to choose between them.
(b) So they can go on trips.
(c) So they can go to the beach house.
(d) So they can be a family.

5. What does Laurel do when Mr. Fisher becomes angry when the kids mess up his appliance?
(a) Takes her kids out of the room.
(b) Starts laughing.
(c) Buys a new appliance.
(d) Cleans up the mess.

6. Why do Conrad and Belly not fully commit to one another physically when they are by themselves?
(a) They know it will be wrong.
(b) Susannah keeps calling.
(c) Belly is a virgin.
(d) They are not always alone.

7. Why does Belly wait in her house before she meets Conrad at the corner?
(a) For her brother to come home.
(b) For dinner to be over.
(c) For the street lights to turn on.
(d) For her mother to fall asleep.

8. When Belly and Conrad are alone on the porch, what is it that she is attempting to memorize?
(a) A picture.
(b) The beach.
(c) Her homework notes.
(d) The cloud forms.

9. Why does Belly claims that her father and Mr. Fisher never get along?
(a) They fight over money.
(b) They both love Susannah.
(c) They don't talk at all.
(d) They have nothing in common.

10. Who does Belly lie to about going to the beach home to look for Conrad?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Taylor.

11. Conrad is absent, so why is Jeremiah instructed to speak with Ari?
(a) He last sees Conrad.
(b) He goes to class with him.
(c) He is the RA.
(d) He works with Conrad.

12. What is the only negative aspect of Belly's journey with Conrad?
(a) Not going all the way.
(b) Being interrupted.
(c) Her mother's anger.
(d) Susannah's worries.

13. Which popsicles are Conrad's favorite?
(a) The blue ones.
(b) The black ones.
(c) The white ones.
(d) The purple ones.

14. What causes Taylor to label Belly as "retarded"?
(a) Getting caught up in Conrad's drama.
(b) Being angry.
(c) Staying at the beach house.
(d) Not pursuing Jeremiah.

15. What beverages do Conrad and Jeremiah consume at the beach house?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Beer.
(c) Soda.
(d) Sparkling water.

Short Answer Questions

1. When both husbands are at the beach home over the weekend, what does Susannah plan?

2. How does Susannah take care of Belly when both spouses are at the beach home during the weekend?

3. Who reveals Belly's lie about visiting the beach house?

4. What does Taylor claim Belly lacks talent for?

5. Who buys Belly a telescope when she is younger?

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