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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Conrad claim that he never shared his father's intentions for the beach home with Jeremiah?
(a) He wants his father to tell him that he loves him.
(b) He would not have tried to save it.
(c) It hurt him too much.
(d) It can cause even more drama.

3. Why is a telescope purchased for Belly?
(a) She is interested in the stars.
(b) She draws a picture of one.
(c) She likes to watch ships.
(d) She is reading a book on it.

4. Who informs Jeremiah that Conrad is surfing?
(a) Conrad's brother.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Taylor.

5. When Belly ventures into the water during the party, what does Conrad do?
(a) Goes home.
(b) Kisses her.
(c) Picks her up.
(d) Walks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Conrad concealing from his brother?

2. What is Sandy's occupation?

3. Who alerts Jeremiah to the property's sale?

4. When Jeremiah returns from surfing, what is it that Mr. Fisher accuses him of meddling with?

5. When Conrad and Belly are alone, who stops the physical progression of events?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Conrad doing when Belly and Jeremiah arrive at the beach house?

2. How is Belly's lie about staying with Taylor discovered?

3. What does Belly discover in Conrad's room that she is certain is meant for her, and how does she know this?

4. What is written in the old journal Belly discovers at the house?

5. What are the disagreements between Taylor and Belly while Belly is at the beach house?

6. Who is Jeremiah talking to in the kitchen in Chapter 36?

7. Why does Belly drink with Conrad and Jeremiah at the beach house?

8. What surprises Belly when Sandy visits the beach home in question?

9. In a flashback, what takes place when the children attempt to utilize Mr. Fisher's blender?

10. What, according to Jeremiah, would have helped him cope with his sadness and why?

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