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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 is the name of Beth's sister-in-law?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Audrey.
(d) Ashley.

2. What does Conrad get from Cal after they talk about the fight?
(a) Fighting tips.
(b) Reassurance.
(c) A bandage.
(d) A sense of pride.

3. What is Conrad worried that his parents will do about his fight?
(a) Punish him.
(b) Make him join the swim team again.
(c) Take him to the mental hospital.
(d) Make him apologize.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Conrad and Jeanine eat on their date?

2. In what way(s) do Conrad and Jeanine grow closer in chapter 30?

3. What word best describes the way Conrad feels he needs to be?

4. What is one thing that Conrad and Jeanine agree that they do not know?

5. How would Cal describe Beth in chapter 31?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Conrad want to call Karen?

2. Describe the progression of Jeanine and Conrad's relationship to chapter 30.

3. Describe Conrad's life at the end of the novel.

4. Why does Conrad confront Cal about in chapter 31?

5. Describe Conrad's first date with Jeanine.

6. Why will Beth never forgive Conrad?

7. When Cal and Beth are in Texas, why doesn't Beth discuss Conrad with her family?

8. Describe Conrad's reaction to Karen's death.

9. Why does Conrad feel vulnerable after Karen's suicide?

10. How has Conrad starting working to achieve his goals?

(see the answer keys)

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