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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. After his mother's burial, what does Conrad claim to have done horribly wrong?
(a) His grades.
(b) Dating Belly.
(c) Going to the beach house.
(d) His car stops working.

2. Why is Belly ecstatic when Conrad vanishes?
(a) It gets her mind off Susannah's death.
(b) It doesn't.
(c) She can finally see him.
(d) It tells her that he loves her.

3. When Belly's prom date notices her best friend at the dance, what does he do?
(a) Kisses her.
(b) Hugs her.
(c) Dances with her.
(d) Ignores her.

4. How far does Conrad have to go from the beach home to see Belly?
(a) 1 mile.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 20 miles.

5. Who urges Belly to look at her best while Conrad goes missing?
(a) Taylor.
(b) Mr. Fisher.
(c) Alice.
(d) Nona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aubrey in the book?

2. When Conrad vanishes, what secret does Belly keep?

3. When Belly realizes Cory is ready to ask her out during the party, what does she do?

4. In what location did Jeremiah and Belly often engage in summertime play?

5. Where is Steven's job located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Belly's shocking revelation at Susannah's memorial service?

2. Taylor wants Belly to date Cory, but why?

3. What happens at the poolside the previous summer that Jeremiah labels a pivotal moment in the dynamic between himself, Belly, and Conrad?

4. After the burial for his mother, why does Jeremiah get enraged with Belly?

5. Why does Belly consent to attend the party at the start of the book?

6. What makes it hard for Conrad to call Belly after leaving the beach house?

7. How does Conrad act at the prom?

8. Following the funeral, what does Belly discover in the basement?

9. What does Jeremiah claim was the defining event in his grief?

10. What is Belly's relationship to Susannah Fisher?

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