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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long do Cal and Beth fight when they both get back from the trip?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Several months.
(d) Four days.

2. What emotion do Jeanine and Conrad share?
(a) Self-doubt.
(b) Worthlessness.
(c) Rebelliousness.
(d) Solemnity.

3. Where does Conrad pick up Jeanine for a date in chapter 24?
(a) At choir practice.
(b) At school.
(c) At her work.
(d) At her house.

4. What does Beth believe that Cal is obsessed with?
(a) Jordan's death.
(b) Living vicariously through Conrad.
(c) Conrad's problems.
(d) Dr. Berger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fights has Conrad been in before?

2. What does Beth decide to do in chapter 31?

3. What is Cal's plan when Beth leaves in chapter 31?

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

5. What place does Cal get in his golf tournament?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Beth behave the way she does at dinner in chapter 29?

3. Why is Conrad angry at Jordan?

4. Why doesn't Beth say goodbye to Conrad when she leaves?

5. What is Conrad's reaction to Beth's behavior at dinner in chapter 29?

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

7. Why does Conrad visit Joe Lazenby in the Epilogue?

8. What are Cal's hopes for his vacation with Beth in Texas?

9. Describe Conrad's reaction to Karen's death.

10. In chapter 19, Cal realizes why he is so worried about Conrad. What does he realize?

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