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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As of the beginning of the novel, how long has Conrad been out of the hospital?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

2. What is the name of Conrad's brother?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Cal.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Ray.

3. What day of the week is it in chapter 8?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

4. What group or event does Conrad want to quit?
(a) High school.
(b) Swim team.
(c) Going to counseling.
(d) Choir.

5. What is the best word to describe Beth?
(a) Perfectionist.
(b) Bossy.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Clumsy.

6. What does Conrad get to experience on his birthday?
(a) His first sexual experience.
(b) His first day of dreamless sleep.
(c) His last therapy session.
(d) His first beer.

7. Who calls attention to Conrad's issues?
(a) Joe.
(b) Trigonometry teacher.
(c) English teacher.
(d) Beth.

8. What does Cal want to get for Conrad in chapter 11?
(a) A car.
(b) A book.
(c) A diving board for their pool.
(d) A change of scenery.

9. What birthday does Conrad celebrate in chapter 17?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

10. When did Cal and Beth get married?
(a) When Cal was in law school.
(b) After they both graduated from college.
(c) After Jordan was born.
(d) When Cal was in medical school.

11. What group is Conrad a part of in school?
(a) Debate team.
(b) Honors courses.
(c) Choir.
(d) Band.

12. Who does the therapist say that Conrad needs to forgive?
(a) Himself.
(b) Beth.
(c) Cal.
(d) Jordan.

13. Who does Cal have lunch with in chapter 11?
(a) Carole Lazenby.
(b) Beth.
(c) Joe Lazenby.
(d) His partner.

14. Why doesn't Conrad tell Cal about quitting the team?
(a) Cal worries too much.
(b) Cal will punish him.
(c) Cal will make him go to therapy more often.
(d) Cal will tell Beth.

15. What does Conrad believe that a person's life can be summed up in?
(a) A song.
(b) A classified advertisement.
(c) A poem.
(d) A bumper sticker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cal realize about his family while they celebrate Christmas?

2. What makes Beth angry while she and Cal are out together?

3. In chapter 14, how does Conrad feel about what he said to Beth?

4. Where does Lazenby invite Conrad?

5. Which of the following is Conrad's fourth goal?

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