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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What emotion do Jeanine and Conrad share?

4. What word best describes Conrad's emotions about Karen's death?

5. What is a confidence booster for Conrad in chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Conrad angry at Jordan?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Conrad's first date with Jeanine.

10. Why will Beth never forgive Conrad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of Jeanine's character in Conrad's development into a stronger and more independent character? What about the other secondary characters?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze cause and effect in the novel. For example, Karen's death causes Conrad to have an emotional breakthrough. Analyze at least three different causes and effects in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Who is the protagonist of the novel? Who is the antagonist? How do both the protagonist and antagonist of "Ordinary People" contribute to the novel's conflict?

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