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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, according to Laurel, did Belly and Conrad split up?
(a) They were not the same age.
(b) There was too much stress with Susannah's illness.
(c) There were too many people involved.
(d) They lived too far away.

2. When Jeremiah returns from surfing, what is it that Mr. Fisher accuses him of meddling with?
(a) His car.
(b) His stuff.
(c) The sale.
(d) His tools.

3. When Belly stays at the beach home, why does Taylor get upset with her?
(a) She is forcing her to lie.
(b) She is still with Eric.
(c) She doesn't invite her to the party.
(d) She is supposed to be at a party.

4. When they are alone themselves on the porch, what does Belly say to Conrad?
(a) I love you.
(b) You are better than this.
(c) I hate you.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Maureen own?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A bookshop.
(c) A millinery shop.
(d) A diner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Belly wait in her house before she meets Conrad at the corner?

3. How does Susannah take care of Belly when both spouses are at the beach home during the weekend?

4. When Belly goes to get Conrad, what justification does she provide for staying another day away from home?

5. Who buys Belly a telescope when she is younger?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Conrad believe his father will not be able to sell the beach house property?

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

3. After Sandy departs from the beach home, what favor does Conrad ask Belly to perform?

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

5. What makes Jeremiah claim that he needs Belly's assistance to return Conrad to school?

6. Why does Jeremiah want to kiss Belly?

7. Why is Belly's mother so angry with her after her getaway with Conrad?

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?

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