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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 best way to describe Conrad's depression?
(a) He is numb.
(b) He doesn't tell anybody about it.
(c) He is manic depressive.
(d) He is incredibly sad.

2. How does Cal feel about the trip he takes with Beth?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Reluctant.

3. What types of feelings do Conrad and Jeanine share during their low point in life?
(a) Melancholy
(b) Overwhelming.
(c) Wild.
(d) Genuine.

4. Where did Cal and Beth go when Conrad was in the hospital?
(a) Texas.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) London.

5. What do Cal and his partner discuss at work?
(a) The new computers.
(b) Conrad's stay at the mental hospital.
(c) Their new secretary.
(d) Beth's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Conrad doing on his own at the end of the novel?

2. What does Conrad get from Cal after they talk about the fight?

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

4. Which of the following best describes Conrad's life at the end of the novel?

5. Why does Cal's mentor write him off?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 19, Cal realizes why he is so worried about Conrad. What does he realize?

2. Which parent does Conrad fear most?

3. How does Conrad receive reassurance from Cal?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Conrad want to call Karen?

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

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