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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 does Cal's mentor write him off?
(a) He had a son.
(b) He moved too far away.
(c) He changed his major in college.
(d) He married Beth.

2. What word best describes the way Conrad feels he needs to be?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Forgiving.
(c) Secretive.
(d) Reluctant.

3. In what way(s) do Conrad and Jeanine grow closer in chapter 30?
(a) Emotionally.
(b) Spiritually.
(c) Physically.
(d) Emotionally and physically.

4. Who is rude to Conrad on the phone during his first phone call?
(a) Joe's mom.
(b) Karen.
(c) Karen's mom.
(d) Jeanine's mom.

5. What launches Conrad's introspection in chapter 27?
(a) Beth yelling at him.
(b) Cal and Beth's vacation.
(c) His date with Jeanine.
(d) Karen's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing about Karen's death, about what does Conrad dream?

2. How does Conrad's relationship with Jeanine appear at the end of the novel?

3. How does Jeanine feel about Conrad's suicide attempt?

4. What emotion do Jeanine and Conrad share?

5. Where does Conrad pick up Jeanine for a date in chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Conrad receive reassurance from Cal?

2. When and why did Arnold stop mentoring Cal?

3. Why does Conrad want to call Karen?

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

5. What does Karen's death force Conrad to do?

6. Describe the trip that Cal and Beth took to Spain.

7. How does Conrad feel after his date with Jeanine?

8. What are Cal's hopes for his vacation with Beth in Texas?

9. Why doesn't Beth say goodbye to Conrad when she leaves?

10. Why is Jeanine upset about her mom's guest?

(see the answer keys)

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