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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why breakthrough occurs in chapter 13 for Conrad?
(a) He is excited about something.
(b) He reveals his emotions.
(c) He finally speaks to his mother.
(d) He spends time with Cal.

2. What does Cal want to believe?
(a) That Jordan will come back to them.
(b) That somebody can help him.
(c) That somebody can fix his family.
(d) That Conrad will get better.

3. Why do Conrad and Karen get together in Chapter 7?
(a) To get ice cream together.
(b) To catch a movie.
(c) To give her back a book he borrowed.
(d) To get a soda together.

4. How often does Conrad go to therapy?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Two times a week.
(d) Every day.

5. What does Cal reflect on in chapter 6?
(a) His mentor in medical school.
(b) His own therapist.
(c) His mentor in law school.
(d) His own stay at a mental hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Conrad have trouble doing?

2. Who does Conrad invite out on a date?

3. What does Beth complain about in chapter 6?

4. Who does Conrad meet in chapter 3?

5. What is the name of Conrad's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Conrad's first appointment with Dr. Berger.

2. Describe Beth's attitude toward Cal and Conrad in chapter 6.

3. Why doesn't Conrad first reveal that he had a brother to Dr. Berger?

4. According to Conrad, how does Beth feel about him?

5. What causes Conrad to worry about his ability to survive in chapter 7?

6. Describe Cal's first appointment with Dr. Berger.

7. What makes Cal think that Conrad is resuming a regular routine in chapter 1?

8. What causes Conrad to have his first pleasant memory about Jordan?

9. Looking at Beth's perfectionist personality, why does Conrad upset her so much?

10. How does Conrad feel he has let Beth down?

(see the answer keys)

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