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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How would Cal describe Beth in chapter 31?
(a) An uncaring mother.
(b) An emotional cripple.
(c) Deliberately distant.
(d) A taker.

4. Which of the following best describes Conrad's life at the end of the novel?
(a) Straying from the course his therapist set out.
(b) Dependent upon others.
(c) Out of touch with reality.
(d) In order.

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

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

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

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

9. What will Beth never forgive?
(a) Conrad and the fact that Jordan died instead of him.
(b) Conrad and his attempt to kill himself.
(c) Conrad manipulating his father.
(d) Conrad embarrassing her.

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

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

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

13. What activity does Beth partake in when they are visiting family?
(a) Horseshoes.
(b) Golf.
(c) Horseback riding.
(d) Crocheting.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What launches Conrad's introspection in chapter 27?

2. What activity do Conrad and Jeanine participate in on their date?

3. Who does Beth leave without saying goodbye to?

4. What is the best way to describe Conrad's depression?

5. What do Conrad and Jeanine discuss on their date?

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