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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 the youngsters choose to use Mr. Fisher's appliance, what color is the mess that is left behind?
(a) Red.
(b) Orange.
(c) Green.
(d) Purple.

2. Who does Belly lie to about going to the beach home to look for Conrad?
(a) Her father.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

3. What is Belly's justification for traveling alone with Conrad?
(a) It is the last fun she will have for a while.
(b) She is old enough to have this experience.
(c) It is what Conrad wants.
(d) She needs a break from emotion.

4. When Belly ventures into the water during the party, what does Conrad do?
(a) Picks her up.
(b) Goes home.
(c) Kisses her.
(d) Walks away.

5. When Belly and Conrad are alone on the porch, why does she feel the need to learn about the beach?
(a) She can feel the resolve slipping from her.
(b) It reminds her of Susannah.
(c) It is changing all the time.
(d) It might be the last time she sees it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Conrad claim that he never shared his father's intentions for the beach home with Jeremiah?

2. What does Conrad list as his father's greatest gift to him?

3. What makes Belly's phone conversation challenging while at the party?

4. At the beach home, why does Belly get upset with Jeremiah?

5. When Belly and Conrad are alone on the porch, what is it that she is attempting to memorize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What transpires when Conrad is pinned by Jeremiah in a wrestling match?

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

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

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

10. In a flashback, what excuse does Conrad provide when they are reprimanded for using Mr. Fisher's blender?

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