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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 does David like to do at the video store?
(a) Talks to the girl at the check out counter.
(b) Buys popcorn and gummie bears.
(c) Watches the movie playing in the store.
(d) Reads the parental advisory information on the video cases.

2. David is obsessed with the five o'clock arrival of whom/what?
(a) Ice cream truck.
(b) Supper.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) Dad.

3. Catherine sees the new girl next door talking to whom?
(a) Ryan.
(b) Tyler.
(c) Chad.
(d) David.

4. What does Jason use to communicate?
(a) Pad and pencil.
(b) Touchpad.
(c) Sign language.
(d) Flashcards.

5. Why do Mom and Dad argue about David?
(a) Mom thinks Dad doesn't spend enough time with David.
(b) Dad doesn't want to take David to the beach.
(c) Dad thinks Mom coddles David.
(d) Dad thinks David's therapy is too expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kristi reveal to Catherine?

2. Who is the person who can calm David when he is upset?

3. Where would David rather go than going to his therapy session?

4. Why is Catherine excited about what is going on in the neighborhood?

5. What does David like?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways are Catherine and Jason alike? What is Catherine's apprehension about a friendship between them?

2. Why are Catherine and Jason able to form a close bond pretty quickly?

3. Why does David bring Catherine an unwound cassette tape and what does Kristi say about David that angers Catherine?

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

5. Why is Catherine hesitant to ask the new neighbors over for lunch?

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

7. Describe David's occupational therapy visits.

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

9. What is Jason's "communication book" and how does Jason react to Catherine's drawing of herself to be included in it?

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

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