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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where do Cal and Beth travel to in chapter 24?
(a) London.
(b) Spain.
(c) Texas.
(d) California.

4. Why does Conrad get into a fight?
(a) Comments about Beth.
(b) Comments about Karen.
(c) Comments about Dr. Berger.
(d) Comments about Jeanine.

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

6. How does Cal feel about the trip he takes with Beth?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Horrified.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Pleased.

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

8. What does Conrad feel responsible for?
(a) Jordan's death.
(b) Karen's death.
(c) The relationship between Cal and Beth.
(d) Beth's depression.

9. What is one thing that Conrad and Jeanine agree that they do not know?
(a) How they can blend in with the rest of their classmates.
(b) Why they felt the need to act out.
(c) Why parents don't understand teenagers.
(d) How they got better.

10. What is the name of Beth's sister-in-law?
(a) Ashley.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Audrey.

11. Why does Conrad's therapist say that Conrad pushes himself down?
(a) Conrad doesn't connect with Beth.
(b) Conrad doesn't connect with his own uniqueness.
(c) Conrad tries too hard to impress others.
(d) Conrad tries too hard to keep his parents from worrying.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Beth and Cal take Conrad when they get home from their trip?

2. Which of the following best describes Conrad's life at the end of the novel?

3. What is Conrad worried that his parents will do about his fight?

4. What word best describes Jeanine's behavior after her parents got divorced?

5. What word best describes the way Conrad feels he needs to be?

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