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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Cal tell Conrad about the fight he was in?
(a) To forget about it.
(b) That they should go talk to the other boy's parents.
(c) That they shouldn't tell Beth about it.
(d) That they'll talk about it later.

3. What do Conrad and Jeanine plan to do on their date in chapter 24?
(a) Go bowling.
(b) See a movie.
(c) Play soccer.
(d) Go to a concert.

4. In chapter 31, what does Cal want Beth to do?
(a) Start sharing her emotions.
(b) Go to counseling.
(c) Become more loving.
(d) Travel abroad.

5. What is Beth doing while Cal talks to Conrad about his fight?
(a) Playing golf.
(b) Having dinner with Nancy.
(c) Working on a project.
(d) Sleeping.

6. Where does Conrad fall asleep after his fight?
(a) In Con and Beth's room.
(b) On the couch.
(c) At Jeanine's.
(d) In his bed.

7. How does Conrad's relationship with Jeanine appear at the end of the novel?
(a) They are no longer together.
(b) They are getting married.
(c) The relationship isn't mentioned.
(d) They are constantly fighting.

8. What is Conrad's response to Beth's behavior when she returns from the trip?
(a) Conrad tries to manipulate her.
(b) Conrad is extremely affectionate.
(c) Conrad is delighted with the attention.
(d) Conrad doesn't give in to her behavior.

9. What does Cal find that he wants to do after thinking about his mentor?
(a) Fix the past.
(b) Find a way to connect with Conrad.
(c) Get a divorce.
(d) Find his mentor and reconnect.

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

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

12. Who does Conrad stay with when his parents are out of town?
(a) Jeanine.
(b) At home alone.
(c) His grandparents.
(d) Karen.

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

14. What is the name of Cal's mentor in school?
(a) Joe.
(b) Art.
(c) Berger.
(d) Arnold.

15. Who does Conrad talk to after his final?
(a) Beth.
(b) Joe.
(c) Jeanine.
(d) His English teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment from Conrad does Beth dismiss as disrespectful?

2. What activity does Beth partake in when they are visiting family?

3. What is Conrad's first final in chapter 18?

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

5. Why does Conrad's therapist say that Conrad pushes himself down?

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