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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. Why does David select a certain video to watch when Catherine is babysitting him?
(a) He loves Christmas.
(b) He loves trains.
(c) He likes Shrek's ears.
(d) He has a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal.

2. How many blank cards does Catherine take to make cards for Jason's collection?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 20.

3. What does Kristi reveal to Catherine?
(a) She is interested in Ryan.
(b) She hates her father.
(c) She was held back a year.
(d) She didn't want to move here.

4. What is Catherine's aspiration?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Professional artist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Speech therapist.

5. Why is Catherine excited about what is going on in the neighborhood?
(a) She loves to play in the snow.
(b) The block party should be really fun.
(c) A girl her age is moving in next door.
(d) The city needs a new park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine vents her frustration about ________________ to Jason.

2. Who is David's therapist?

3. What is one of David's favorite books?

4. What gift does Jason leave for Catherine at therapy?

5. What is the name of the family which has moved in next door to Catherine's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Catherine take a flip attitude with her father when she and Kristi are playing basketball?

2. How can Catherine and David be compared to Frog and Toad?

3. Why are Catherine's feelings of dread and embarrassment regarding her brother typical of a young pre-teen like Catherine?

4. What is the source of the argument between Mom and Dad when Mom must come outside to calm David?

5. When does Catherine meet Kristi and what are Catherine's thoughts about the meeting?

6. Why is Catherine's exasperation with David typical of a girl her age?

7. What gift had Jason left for Catherine at therapy on a day she did not go?

8. How does Jason indicate his dislike of his therapy teacher to Catherine and what does this show about his personality?

9. How does the author show Kristi's character?

10. Why is Dad's arrival time at home so critical for David?

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