3. Why was Conrad in the hospital?
(a) His mom couldn't stand to be around his moping.
(b) His brother had a bad influence on him.
(c) He attempted suicide.
(d) He tried to hurt a classmate.

4. What is Cal afraid of after Conrad gets his present?
(a) That Conrad will hurt himself with it.
(b) That Beth will disapprove.
(c) That Conrad doesn't like it.
(d) That Conrad won't be responsible with it.

5. Which of the following is Conrad's third goal?
(a) To find more friends.
(b) To talk to Cal.
(c) To get in a fight.
(d) To go to the movies with Lazenby.

6. What is Conrad's excuse for not going with Lazenby?
(a) He has to study.
(b) He has therapy.
(c) He has to meet Karen.
(d) He has to meet Jeanine.

7. What is Beth's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Teacher.
(d) She's unemployed.

8. What doctor does Cal decide to see in chapter 17?
(a) Dr. Smith.
(b) Dr. Berger.
(c) Dr. Shepherd.
(d) Dr. Angula.

9. What group is Conrad a part of in school?
(a) Band.
(b) Choir.
(c) Debate team.
(d) Honors courses.

10. What birthday does Conrad celebrate in chapter 17?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

11. Which of the following is Conrad's second goal?
(a) To get more exercise.
(b) To get his bumper sticker collection back.
(c) To write more poetry.
(d) To quit going to therapy.

12. What instrument does Cal play?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Clarinet.
(c) Drums.
(d) Harmonica.

13. In chapter 14, how does Conrad feel about what he said to Beth?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Guilty.

14. What does Cal believe his role is in the family?
(a) A taker.
(b) A giver.
(c) A sharer.
(d) A fixer.

15. What is Beth envious of?
(a) The attention Conrad gets from Cal.
(b) Cal's ability to get away from home during the day.
(c) The vacation that Conrad and Cal are going on.
(d) Conrad's musical ability.