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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. Following the latest beach house party's dance, what does Belly decide to do?

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

3. When Belly stays at the beach home, why does Taylor get upset with her?

4. Who informs Jeremiah that Conrad is surfing?

5. How does Belly feel while she is at the beach house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Jeremiah want to kiss Belly?

5. What is Belly's validation for her getaway with Conrad?

6. What is written in the old journal Belly discovers at the house?

7. What does Belly take with her to Cousins, and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were the main reasons for the ending of the Laurel's marriage, and how did the end of this relationship affect some of the other characters in the book?

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

What is the turning point in Belly and Conrad’s relationship? Were you surprised by the direction it took?

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