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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of interaction do Beth and Cal have on the way home from their vacation?
(a) Talking about a trip for Beth to take alone.
(b) Silence.
(c) Talking about what to do with Conrad.
(d) Arguing.

2. What injuries does Conrad inflict on his opponent when he gets in a fight?
(a) Broken nose.
(b) Black eye.
(c) Bloody nose.
(d) Broken arm.

3. How does Karen die?
(a) Car accident.
(b) Overdose of medication.
(c) She cut herself.
(d) Carbon monoxide poisoning.

4. In the epilogue, what has Conrad finished doing?
(a) Seeing his therapist.
(b) Singing.
(c) Playing guitar.
(d) Dating Jeanine.

5. What place does Cal get in his golf tournament?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Last.

6. What do Conrad and Jeanine discuss on their date?
(a) Conrad's suicide attempt.
(b) Conrad's parents potentially divorcing.
(c) Jeanine's parents and their divorce.
(d) Jeanine constantly babysitting her brother.

7. After Cal talks to Conrad about the fight, what puzzles Cal?
(a) Why Dr. Berger hasn't been updating him on Conrad's progress.
(b) Why Beth didn't check on Conrad.
(c) Why Conrad is so worried about the fight.
(d) Why Conrad would get into a fight.

8. What comment from Conrad does Beth dismiss as disrespectful?
(a) That Beth hates Conrad.
(b) That Beth doesn't care about Conrad getting better.
(c) That Beth is the real embarrassment.
(d) That Beth is easy to manipulate.

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

10. What is Conrad's response to Beth's behavior when she returns from the trip?
(a) Conrad doesn't give in to her behavior.
(b) Conrad is extremely affectionate.
(c) Conrad is delighted with the attention.
(d) Conrad tries to manipulate her.

11. Who does Conrad get into a physical fight with?
(a) Stillman.
(b) Shepherd.
(c) Berger.
(d) Lazenby.

12. Where does Conrad fall asleep after his fight?
(a) In his bed.
(b) At Jeanine's.
(c) In Con and Beth's room.
(d) On the couch.

13. 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.

14. What is the best way to describe Conrad's depression?
(a) He doesn't tell anybody about it.
(b) He is incredibly sad.
(c) He is numb.
(d) He is manic depressive.

15. What types of feelings do Conrad and Jeanine share during their low point in life?
(a) Overwhelming.
(b) Wild.
(c) Melancholy
(d) Genuine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cal find that he wants to do after thinking about his mentor?

2. How does Cal feel about the trip he takes with Beth?

3. What will Beth never forgive?

4. What does Cal plan to take time off work for?

5. Who does Conrad stay with when his parents are out of town?

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