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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. How does Tony feel about trying his father what he asked for?
(a) It will be easy.
(b) It will be hard.
(c) It is about time.
(d) It is impossible.

2. What is Conner's mother complaining about when she sees him on visitation day?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His weight.
(c) His manners.
(d) His language.

3. Who spoke with the authorities after Conner tried to kill himself?
(a) Emily.
(b) His mother.
(c) His school.
(d) Cara.

4. Why do Conner's parents want him to maintain good grades?
(a) So he can graduate from high school.
(b) So he can go to law school.
(c) So he can be released.
(d) So he can go to medical school.

5. Why did Tony scatter Phillip's ashes at a fishing hole on the Truckee River?
(a) It was where Phillip requested to be buried.
(b) He was angry and wanted Phillip to wash away.
(c) Because it was their favorite spot.
(d) So an elusive fish will never forget him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Vanessa in Chapter Eighteen?

2. In Chapter Eleven, what does Stanley want to know when Vanessa holds up her bandaged arm?

3. How does Vanessa feel when she thinks about her mother?

4. What does Conner do with most of his time?

5. Why didn't Emily date Conner?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Thirty-seven, what do Conner and Tony write their essays about?

2. Why does Conner think he might be able to use Stephanie?

3. What does Conner think about when he achieves Level Three?

4. What does Vanessa reveal about her mother and herself?

5. Why is Tony in Aspen Springs psychiatric hospital?

6. How did Conner achieve Level One?

7. What did Vanessa's father give her for Christmas?

8. What happened to Vanessa's mother that causes Vanessa to feel depression and guilt?

9. Why does Conner decide to become friends with Tony?

10. In Chapter Thirty, what goes on between Vanessa and Conner?

(see the answer keys)

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