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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 does Conrad claim that he never shared his father's intentions for the beach home with Jeremiah?
(a) He would not have tried to save it.
(b) It hurt him too much.
(c) It can cause even more drama.
(d) He wants his father to tell him that he loves him.

2. What happens during the party after Belly goes to sleep?
(a) An argument begins.
(b) Her father gets drunk.
(c) The people leave.
(d) The police arrive.

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

4. What does Belly discover in the house that references the past?
(a) A photo album.
(b) A letter.
(c) A diary.
(d) A car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belly claims that her father and Mr. Fisher never get along?

2. After Belly and Conrad cross paths on the corner, why is Laurel so irate?

3. What about Jeremiah's gathering at the beach home after his father departs makes Belly depressed?

4. What does Belly discover in the seaside home that belongs to Susannah?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Belly so eager for Conrad to resume his courses at school?

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

3. What does Belly find while in Conrad's dorm room?

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

5. What does Belly do on her getaway with Conrad?

6. What was Belly's main request during the most recent beach house party?

7. When Conrad disappears, how does Jeremiah determine where he has gone?

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

9. What emotion does Belly experience when Mr. Fisher converses with her at the beach house?

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

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