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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. What does Beth believe that Conrad is doing?
(a) Trying to kill himself again.
(b) Trying to get out of going to counseling.
(c) Manipulating her.
(d) Punishing himself for Jordan's death.

2. What does Beth complain about in chapter 6?
(a) Cal questioning Conrad.
(b) Cal not wanting to go to London.
(c) Cal breathing down Beth's neck.
(d) Cal not working hard enough.

3. What is the name of Conrad's brother?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Ray.
(d) Cal.

4. At school, what is Conrad overwhelmed by?
(a) The lunch room.
(b) The crowd.
(c) The swim team.
(d) A pop quiz in Trig.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Conrad had a dream about being confined, what can he no longer do peacefully?

2. Why do Conrad and Karen get together in Chapter 7?

3. What is Cal's occupation?

4. Who does Conrad ride to school with in chapter 3?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Conrad's run-in with Joe Lazenby after Conrad has quit the swim team.

4. Why does Conrad have trouble sleeping after his pop quiz in trigonometry class?

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

6. Why doesn't Conrad tell anybody that he has quit the swim team?

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

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

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

10. What are Conrad's feelings about getting a car for Christmas?

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