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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. When Belly arrives at the beach home, why does she start drinking?

2. What is the only negative aspect of Belly's journey with Conrad?

3. What slur is Taylor aiming at Conrad?

4. What is Conrad concealing from his brother?

5. What causes Taylor to label Belly as "retarded"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In a flashback, what excuse does Conrad provide when they are reprimanded for using Mr. Fisher's blender?

2. What is Belly's validation for her getaway with Conrad?

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

4. What was Belly's main request during the most recent beach house party?

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

6. What does Belly find while in Conrad's dorm room?

7. How does Belly feel when she is swimming in the beach house pool?

8. Why is Belly so eager for Conrad to resume his courses at school?

9. What emotion does Belly experience when Mr. Fisher converses with her at the beach house?

10. What transpires when Conrad is pinned by Jeremiah in a wrestling match?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways are you disappointed, supportive, surprised, or confused by Belly's actions in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Belly’s feelings for Cam over the course of the novel. Did she ever really like him? What stopped her, ultimately, from falling in love with him?

Essay Topic 3

What is the turning point in Belly and Conrad’s relationship? Were you surprised by the direction it took?

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