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Ordinary People Quiz

Judith Guest
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Ordinary People Quiz

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1)

What does Beth believe that Conrad is doing? (from Chapter 13)

Trying to kill himself again.
Trying to get out of going to counseling.
Punishing himself for Jordan's death.
Manipulating her.
2)

In chapter 31, what does Cal want Beth to do? (from Chapter 31)

Become more loving.
Go to counseling.
Travel abroad.
Start sharing her emotions.
3)

Where does Conrad's family go for Christmas? (from Chapter 15)

Beth's parents' home.
Cal's parents' home.
London.
Texas.
4)

How does Conrad believe he has let Beth down? (from Chapter 14)

By quitting the swim team.
By not saving Jordan's life.
By yelling at her.
By attempting to commit suicide.
5)

What instrument does Cal play? (from Chapter 16)

Clarinet.
Drums.
Guitar.
Harmonica.
6)

What do Cal and his partner discuss at work? (from Chapter 19)

The new computers.
Their new secretary.
Conrad's stay at the mental hospital.
Beth's family.
7)

How would Cal describe Beth in chapter 31? (from Chapter 31)

Deliberately distant.
A taker.
An uncaring mother.
An emotional cripple.
8)

How is Conrad doing on his own at the end of the novel? (from Epilogue)

He is doing very poorly.
He is very dependent.
He is doing very well.
He has become attached to Jeanine.
9)

Who does Conrad call second when he gets home from his finals? (from Chapter 18)

Joe.
Karen.
Dr. Berger.
Jeanine.
10)

What is Cal's Christmas present? (from Chapter 15)

A new set of goggles.
A trip to Spain.
A new car.
A signed book.
11)

How many days did it take to find Jordan's body? (from Chapter 25)

Three.
Seven.
One.
Two.
12)

What do Conrad and Jeanine eat on their date? (from Chapter 20)

Hamburgers.
Chinese food.
Tacos.
Cotton candy.
13)

Which of the following is Conrad's third goal? (from Chapter 16)

To go to the movies with Lazenby.
To find more friends.
To talk to Cal.
To get in a fight.
14)

What comment from Conrad does Beth dismiss as disrespectful? (from Chapter 28)

That Beth hates Conrad.
That Beth is easy to manipulate.
That Beth doesn't care about Conrad getting better.
That Beth is the real embarrassment.
15)

Who does the therapist say that Conrad needs to forgive? (from Chapter 14)

Cal.
Beth.
Jordan.
Himself.
16)

What do Conrad and Jeanine plan to do on their date in chapter 24? (from Chapter 24)

See a movie.
Go to a concert.
Play soccer.
Go bowling.
17)

What comment from Beth causes Cal to drink too much when he is on vacation with Beth? (from Chapter 28)

That Cal breathes down Conrad's neck.
That Cal is an embarrassment.
That Cal is useless because he won't stop grieving.
That Conrad is useless because he grieves so openly.
18)

Why is Conrad so upset after his fight? (from Chapter 22)

He will be punished by the school.
He wants to kill himself again.
He lost control.
He feels helpless.
19)

What does Jeanine ask questions about in chapter 30? (from Chapter 30)

Jordan's accomplishments.
Conrad's suicide attempt.
Jordan's death.
Cal and Beth's relationship.
20)

In the epilogue, what has Conrad finished doing? (from Epilogue)

Dating Jeanine.
Seeing his therapist.
Singing.
Playing guitar.
21)

Who is rude to Conrad on the phone during his first phone call? (from Chapter 18)

Joe's mom.
Jeanine's mom.
Karen.
Karen's mom.
22)

How many fights has Conrad been in before? (from Chapter 23)

None.
Two.
Three.
One.
23)

Who does Conrad meet in chapter 20? (from Chapter 20)

Jeanine's ex-boyfriend.
Jeanine's dad.
Jeanine's mom and brother.
Jeanine's mom.
24)

Why did Jeanine's parents divorce? (from Chapter 24)

They were forced into marriage in the first place.
Her dad had an affair.
Her mom had an affair.
Financial issues.
25)

What kind of person does Conrad perceive himself to be? (from Chapter 14)

A bad person.
A resentful person.
A good person.
A hateful person.
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