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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. What words are on the flashcard Jason holds up for Catherine?
(a) Goodbye.
(b) Yes.
(c) Please.
(d) Thank you.

2. What does Catherine like to do?
(a) Sew.
(b) Sculpt.
(c) Sketch.
(d) Knit.

3. What does Jason's mother notice that Catherine is doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading a magazine.
(c) Drawing Jason.
(d) Cleaning out her purse.

4. How old is Mrs. Peterson's daughter?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kristi's demeanor when she comes over to meet Catherine?

2. Why does David get upset if their father is a little bit late coming home from work?

3. What does the girl next door do when she sees David throw a fit?

4. What makes David freak out and throw a tantrum while outside?

5. When Dad arrives home, what does Catherine tell Dad that he needs to get for David?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is the video store David's favorite place to go?

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

6. Why is Catherine in conflict regarding David at this point in her life?

7. What does David do that embarrasses Catherine in front of Mrs. Peterson?

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

9. What physical challenges does Jason have?

10. Which of David's sensitivities does Ryan mock and how does Catherine feel about Ryan after that?

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