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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. When both husbands are at the beach home over the weekend, what does Susannah plan?
(a) A ride at the fair.
(b) A swim.
(c) A brunch.
(d) A double date.

2. When both spouses are at the beach home over the weekend, how do Belly's parents behave?
(a) They are distant to each other.
(b) They are happy.
(c) They fight.
(d) Their situation is dire.

3. Why is a telescope purchased for Belly?
(a) She is interested in the stars.
(b) She draws a picture of one.
(c) She is reading a book on it.
(d) She likes to watch ships.

4. When Belly awakens after arriving to pick up Conrad, what does she pretend?
(a) She and Conrad are together.
(b) Jeremiah loves her.
(c) She is perfect.
(d) It is another day at the beach house.

5. Why does Belly's parents' divorce surprise her?
(a) They never fight.
(b) They have money.
(c) They go on trips.
(d) They are always together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What during the party, according to Belly, is cathartic?

2. What time does Belly arrive home after spending a day and a night with Conrad by herself?

3. Why does Belly say she is heading to Conrad's beach house when she is not?

4. When they are alone themselves on the porch, what does Belly say to Conrad?

5. What bad news does Belly break to Maureen?

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 Conrad doing when Belly and Jeremiah arrive at the beach house?

3. What does Belly do when she is alone on the porch at the beach house with Conrad when she comes to retrieve him?

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

5. What makes Belly's vow to put on Taylor's platform sandals ironic?

6. What surprises Belly when Sandy visits the beach home in question?

7. What does Belly discover in Conrad's room that she is certain is meant for her, and how does she know this?

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

9. Why does Jeremiah want to kiss Belly?

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

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