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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Susannah's attorney talk to Belly's mother so frequently?

2. After his mother's burial, what does Conrad claim to have done horribly wrong?

3. After the funeral, what does Belly do at Jeremiah's house?

4. What unique jewelry does Belly wear at Susannah's funeral?

5. What prevents Conrad from calling Belly once he leaves the beach house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does Belly dress for Susannah's funeral?

2. What impact does the name "Cinderbelly" have on Belly?

3. How does Conrad act at the prom?

4. What conflict does Belly and Taylor have at the party?

5. When Jeremiah phones Belly in a frenzy some time after the funeral, what does Belly agree to assist Jeremiah with?

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

7. What is the subject of Belly's daydreams at the start of the book?

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

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

10. What is it about Jeremiah's request for a turning point that concerns him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does each person in the house (Jeremiah, Conrad, Susannah, and Laurel) play a particular “role”—in the story, overall, and in Belly’s life?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of relationship did Susannah have with her husband, and how did this affect the overall tone of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the ending. What happened? What do you think will happen from here?

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