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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is rude to Conrad on the phone during his first phone call?
(a) Karen's mom.
(b) Karen.
(c) Jeanine's mom.
(d) Joe's mom.

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

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

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

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

6. What do Conrad and Jeanine plan to do on their date in chapter 24?
(a) Go bowling.
(b) Play soccer.
(c) Go to a concert.
(d) See a movie.

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

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

9. What activity do Conrad and Jeanine participate in on their date?
(a) Bowling.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Seeing a movie.
(d) Arcade games.

10. How many days did it take to find Jordan's body?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

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

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

13. What do Cal and his partner discuss at work?
(a) Their new secretary.
(b) Conrad's stay at the mental hospital.
(c) Beth's family.
(d) The new computers.

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

15. In chapter 19, Cal realizes that he worries about Conrad for what reason?
(a) He wants to show Beth how to be there for Conrad.
(b) He doesn't want to disconnect from his son.
(c) He doesn't think Conrad is ready to be out of the mental hospital.
(d) He doesn't want to miss the signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cal's mentor write him off?

2. What comment from Beth causes Cal to drink too much when he is on vacation with Beth?

3. How does Conrad find out about Karen's death?

4. What will Beth never forgive?

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

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