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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Cal's plan when Beth leaves in chapter 31?
(a) To put Conrad back in the mental hospital.
(b) To sell the house.
(c) To take Conrad out of school.
(d) To move to Europe with Conrad.

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

5. Who does Beth leave without saying goodbye to?
(a) Cal.
(b) Cal and Conrad.
(c) Conrad.
(d) She says goodbye to both Cal and Conrad.

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

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

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

9. 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 manic depressive.
(d) He is numb.

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

11. How does Cal feel about the trip he takes with Beth?
(a) Horrified.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Reluctant.

12. Who does Conrad meet in chapter 20?
(a) Jeanine's ex-boyfriend.
(b) Jeanine's dad.
(c) Jeanine's mom.
(d) Jeanine's mom and brother.

13. What is Conrad's first final in chapter 18?
(a) History.
(b) Science.
(c) Trigonometry.
(d) English.

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

15. What does Beth decide to do in chapter 31?
(a) Go to counseling and move out.
(b) Go on a European vacation.
(c) Get a divorce and move across town.
(d) Go on a cruise to Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Beth's brother?

2. What word best describes Conrad's emotions about Karen's death?

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

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

5. What does Beth think Conrad was trying to do by attempting to commit suicide?

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