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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one thing that Conrad and Jeanine agree that they do not know?
(a) How they can blend in with the rest of their classmates.
(b) Why they felt the need to act out.
(c) How they got better.
(d) Why parents don't understand teenagers.

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

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

5. Where does Conrad pick up Jeanine for a date in chapter 24?
(a) At choir practice.
(b) At her work.
(c) At school.
(d) At her house.

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

7. What is the name of Beth's brother?
(a) Wally.
(b) Wayne.
(c) Wade.
(d) Walter.

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

9. Why did Jeanine's parents divorce?
(a) Financial issues.
(b) They were forced into marriage in the first place.
(c) Her dad had an affair.
(d) Her mom had an affair.

10. Who do Cal and Beth stay with when they travel together for a golf tournament?
(a) Cal's sister and brother-in-law.
(b) Beth's sister and brother-in-law.
(c) Cal's brother and sister-in-law.
(d) Beth's brother and sister-in-law.

11. Why does Conrad's therapist say that Conrad pushes himself down?
(a) Conrad tries too hard to keep his parents from worrying.
(b) Conrad tries too hard to impress others.
(c) Conrad doesn't connect with Beth.
(d) Conrad doesn't connect with his own uniqueness.

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

13. What launches Conrad's introspection in chapter 27?
(a) Cal and Beth's vacation.
(b) Karen's death.
(c) His date with Jeanine.
(d) Beth yelling at him.

14. Where did Cal and Beth go when Conrad was in the hospital?
(a) Italy.
(b) Texas.
(c) Spain.
(d) London.

15. Why does Cal's mentor write him off?
(a) He had a son.
(b) He changed his major in college.
(c) He married Beth.
(d) He moved too far away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Conrad's response to Beth's behavior when she returns from the trip?

3. Which word best describes Beth's behavior toward Conrad after the trip?

4. What do Conrad and Jeanine eat on their date?

5. What do Cal and Beth argue about while they are on their trip?

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