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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Conrad meet in chapter 20?
(a) Jeanine's dad.
(b) Jeanine's mom and brother.
(c) Jeanine's mom.
(d) Jeanine's ex-boyfriend.

2. What word best describes Conrad's emotions about Karen's death?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Stunned.
(d) Enlightened.

3. In chapter 19, Cal realizes that he worries about Conrad for what reason?
(a) He doesn't want to miss the signs.
(b) He doesn't want to disconnect from his son.
(c) He doesn't think Conrad is ready to be out of the mental hospital.
(d) He wants to show Beth how to be there for Conrad.

4. Why is Conrad so upset after his fight?
(a) He feels helpless.
(b) He wants to kill himself again.
(c) He will be punished by the school.
(d) He lost control.

5. What will Beth never forgive?
(a) Conrad and the fact that Jordan died instead of him.
(b) Conrad embarrassing her.
(c) Conrad and his attempt to kill himself.
(d) Conrad manipulating his father.

6. Which word best describes Beth's behavior toward Conrad after the trip?
(a) Loving.
(b) Genuine.
(c) Delicate.
(d) Confusing.

7. What is a confidence booster for Conrad in chapter 20?
(a) Talking to Dr. Berger.
(b) Talking to Jeanine about his suicide attempt.
(c) His date.
(d) Talking to a woman who complimented him.

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

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

10. Who does Conrad call second when he gets home from his finals?
(a) Jeanine.
(b) Joe.
(c) Dr. Berger.
(d) Karen.

11. What word best describes Jeanine's behavior after her parents got divorced?
(a) Forgiving.
(b) Wild.
(c) Manipulative.
(d) Solemn.

12. What is Conrad's first final in chapter 18?
(a) Trigonometry.
(b) English.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

13. Who was with Jordan when the boat accident occurred?
(a) Joe.
(b) Conrad.
(c) Ray.
(d) Cal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason do Cal and Beth travel in chapter 24?

3. For how long do Cal and Beth fight when they both get back from the trip?

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

5. Why did Jeanine's parents divorce?

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