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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 Conrad find when he gets home after his finals?
(a) Jeanine is waiting for him there.
(b) Cal is at home already.
(c) Beth has left the family.
(d) Beth's bridge club.

2. Who does Conrad visit at the end of the novel?
(a) Lazenby.
(b) Jeanine.
(c) Karen's mom.
(d) Stillman.

3. After Cal talks to Conrad about the fight, what puzzles Cal?
(a) Why Dr. Berger hasn't been updating him on Conrad's progress.
(b) Why Beth didn't check on Conrad.
(c) Why Conrad is so worried about the fight.
(d) Why Conrad would get into a fight.

4. What emotion do Jeanine and Conrad share?
(a) Solemnity.
(b) Rebelliousness.
(c) Self-doubt.
(d) Worthlessness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is rude to Conrad on the phone during his first phone call?

2. Who was with Jordan when the boat accident occurred?

3. Who does Conrad meet in chapter 20?

4. What do Cal and Beth argue about while they are on their trip?

5. How does Beth behave toward Conrad when she returns from the trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Conrad visit Joe Lazenby in the Epilogue?

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

4. Why is Cal surprised that Ray knows about his family's problems?

5. Which parent does Conrad fear most?

6. What do Conrad and Jeanine believe is the reason they got better?

7. Why is Conrad angry at Jordan?

8. Describe Conrad's first date with Jeanine.

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

10. How does Conrad prove that he is strong in chapter 24?

(see the answer keys)

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