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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends Conrad home after they find him walking the streets at night?
(a) Jeanine's mom.
(b) Beth.
(c) A police officer.
(d) Jeanine.

2. What comment from Beth causes Cal to drink too much when he is on vacation with Beth?
(a) That Cal breathes down Conrad's neck.
(b) That Cal is an embarrassment.
(c) That Cal is useless because he won't stop grieving.
(d) That Conrad is useless because he grieves so openly.

3. How does Conrad find out about Karen's death?
(a) Newspaper obituary.
(b) Karen's mother called him.
(c) Online obituary.
(d) Jeanine told him.

4. When Conrad goes to visit a friend in the epilogue, where do they go?
(a) To a movie.
(b) To play golf.
(c) To go bowling.
(d) To an arcade.

5. How would Cal describe Beth in chapter 31?
(a) Deliberately distant.
(b) An emotional cripple.
(c) An uncaring mother.
(d) A taker.

6. What activity does Beth partake in when they are visiting family?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Crocheting.
(c) Golf.
(d) Horseshoes.

7. Where do Cal and Beth travel to in chapter 24?
(a) London.
(b) Spain.
(c) Texas.
(d) California.

8. What is a confidence booster for Conrad in chapter 20?
(a) Talking to a woman who complimented him.
(b) His date.
(c) Talking to Jeanine about his suicide attempt.
(d) Talking to Dr. Berger.

9. Why does Conrad get into a fight?
(a) Comments about Jeanine.
(b) Comments about Karen.
(c) Comments about Beth.
(d) Comments about Dr. Berger.

10. For how long do Cal and Beth fight when they both get back from the trip?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Several months.
(d) Four days.

11. What kind of event does Conrad attend with former team mates in chapter 22?
(a) A French film.
(b) A choir performance.
(c) A concert.
(d) A swim meet.

12. What is the name of Cal's partner?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Ray.
(c) Joe.
(d) Stephen.

13. What does Beth seem to be proving when she gets back from the trip?
(a) That she won't be manipulated.
(b) That she wants to leave.
(c) That she doesn't hate Conrad.
(d) That she misses Jordan.

14. Why is Conrad so upset after his fight?
(a) He feels helpless.
(b) He wants to kill himself again.
(c) He lost control.
(d) He will be punished by the school.

15. Which word best describes Cal's performance in golf?
(a) Beginner.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Skilled.
(d) Clumsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing about Karen's death, about what does Conrad dream?

2. In chapter 31, what does Cal want Beth to do?

3. How does Conrad's relationship with Jeanine appear at the end of the novel?

4. How does Karen die?

5. How does Beth behave toward Conrad when she returns from the trip?

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