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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Arguing.
(c) Silence.
(d) Talking about what to do with Conrad.

3. In what way(s) do Conrad and Jeanine grow closer in chapter 30?
(a) Emotionally.
(b) Spiritually.
(c) Emotionally and physically.
(d) Physically.

4. What does Conrad get from Cal after they talk about the fight?
(a) Reassurance.
(b) A bandage.
(c) A sense of pride.
(d) Fighting tips.

5. Who does Conrad visit at the end of the novel?
(a) Lazenby.
(b) Stillman.
(c) Karen's mom.
(d) Jeanine.

6. Who does Conrad talk to after his final?
(a) Beth.
(b) His English teacher.
(c) Jeanine.
(d) Joe.

7. How does Beth behave toward Conrad when she returns from the trip?
(a) More resentful than ever.
(b) Like the perfect mother.
(c) Very disrespectful.
(d) As if he was Jordan.

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

9. What is Beth doing while Cal talks to Conrad about his fight?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Working on a project.
(c) Playing golf.
(d) Having dinner with Nancy.

10. What does Beth believe that Cal is obsessed with?
(a) Dr. Berger.
(b) Conrad's problems.
(c) Jordan's death.
(d) Living vicariously through Conrad.

11. When do Conrad and Jeanine agree to go out again?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

12. What does Beth think Conrad was trying to do by attempting to commit suicide?
(a) Embarrass Beth.
(b) Attack Cal.
(c) Get attention that Beth was getting.
(d) Attack Beth.

13. In chapter 31, what does Cal want Beth to do?
(a) Become more loving.
(b) Start sharing her emotions.
(c) Go to counseling.
(d) Travel abroad.

14. Who does Conrad stay with when his parents are out of town?
(a) His grandparents.
(b) Karen.
(c) At home alone.
(d) Jeanine.

15. Who does Conrad call second when he gets home from his finals?
(a) Dr. Berger.
(b) Karen.
(c) Jeanine.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes Jeanine's behavior after her parents got divorced?

2. How would Cal describe Beth in chapter 31?

3. What injuries does Conrad inflict on his opponent when he gets in a fight?

4. What kind of event does Conrad attend with former team mates in chapter 22?

5. How many days did it take to find Jordan's body?

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