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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. Who does Conrad talk to about his dream?
(a) Dr. Berger.
(b) Cal.
(c) Beth.
(d) Dr. Shepherd.

2. How does Conrad describe being on the swim team?
(a) Boring.
(b) Depressing.
(c) Confidence boosting.
(d) Time consuming.

3. Who does Conrad ride to school with in chapter 3?
(a) Joe.
(b) Cal.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Beth.

4. Where does Lazenby invite Conrad?
(a) To go to the gym.
(b) To go for a drive.
(c) To see a movie.
(d) To go get a soda.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best word to describe Beth?

2. What does Beth complain about in chapter 6?

3. What does Cal believe his role is in the family?

4. How long did Conrad spend in the hospital?

5. What day of the week is it in chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cal want to see Dr. Berger in chapter 17?

2. How is Conrad's confidence boosted at the library?

3. What is Cal's role in his family?

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

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

6. What does Conrad's dream of being confined in a tunnel represent?

7. Describe the new goals that Conrad sets for himself.

8. In chapter 14, what does Dr. Berger suggest the real problem is?

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

10. What does Conrad use as an excuse to quit the swim team?

(see the answer keys)

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