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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What injuries does Conrad inflict on his opponent when he gets in a fight?
(a) Bloody nose.
(b) Broken nose.
(c) Broken arm.
(d) Black eye.

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

5. What does Conrad feel responsible for?
(a) The relationship between Cal and Beth.
(b) Beth's depression.
(c) Jordan's death.
(d) Karen's death.

6. What is the name of Cal's mentor in school?
(a) Joe.
(b) Art.
(c) Berger.
(d) Arnold.

7. What is the best way to describe Conrad's depression?
(a) He doesn't tell anybody about it.
(b) He is manic depressive.
(c) He is numb.
(d) He is incredibly sad.

8. Where do Cal and Beth travel to in chapter 24?
(a) California.
(b) Texas.
(c) Spain.
(d) London.

9. Which word best describes Beth's behavior toward Conrad after the trip?
(a) Loving.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Delicate.
(d) Genuine.

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

11. What is Beth doing while Cal talks to Conrad about his fight?
(a) Having dinner with Nancy.
(b) Playing golf.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Working on a project.

12. Who was with Jordan when the boat accident occurred?
(a) Joe.
(b) Conrad.
(c) Ray.
(d) Cal.

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

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

15. Who does Conrad talk to after his final?
(a) His English teacher.
(b) Jeanine.
(c) Beth.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is rude to Conrad on the phone during his first phone call?

4. For how long do Cal and Beth fight when they both get back from the trip?

5. How is Conrad doing on his own at the end of the novel?

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