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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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 miss the signs.
(c) He doesn't think Conrad is ready to be out of the mental hospital.
(d) He doesn't want to disconnect from his son.

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

7. What does Jeanine ask questions about in chapter 30?
(a) Cal and Beth's relationship.
(b) Conrad's suicide attempt.
(c) Jordan's death.
(d) Jordan's accomplishments.

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

9. What does Cal find that he wants to do after thinking about his mentor?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Find a way to connect with Conrad.
(c) Fix the past.
(d) Find his mentor and reconnect.

10. How does Jeanine feel about Conrad's suicide attempt?
(a) She wants to help Conrad.
(b) That Conrad is a bad influence.
(c) That it's no big deal.
(d) That it will affect their relationship.

11. What do Conrad and Jeanine eat on their date?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Tacos.
(c) Chinese food.
(d) Cotton candy.

12. How does Conrad's relationship with Jeanine appear at the end of the novel?
(a) They are no longer together.
(b) They are getting married.
(c) The relationship isn't mentioned.
(d) They are constantly fighting.

13. What does Cal plan to take time off work for?
(a) To compete in a golf tournament.
(b) To attend therapy sessions for the whole family.
(c) To travel to Spain.
(d) To spend time with Conrad.

14. What word best describes Conrad's emotions about Karen's death?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Stunned.
(d) Anxious.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sends Conrad home after they find him walking the streets at night?

3. Who does Conrad call second when he gets home from his finals?

4. What do Conrad and Jeanine plan to do on their date in chapter 24?

5. What does Cal tell Conrad about the fight he was in?

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