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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 is the name of the family which has moved in next door to Catherine's family?
(a) Miller.
(b) Peterson.
(c) Hall.
(d) Anthony.

2. Where would David rather go than going to his therapy session?
(a) The museum.
(b) The video store.
(c) The theme park.
(d) The ice cream shop.

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

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

5. What does Jason's mother scold Catherine for doing?
(a) Hitting Jason.
(b) Drawing Jason.
(c) Making fun of Jason.
(d) Teasing Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does David occupy himself in his mother's office?

2. A boy named Ryan Deschaine made fun of David at school one day when David covered his ears to avoid hearing ___________________.

3. What does David do when Catherine completes her card?

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

5. What card does Jason hold up to mean Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the cards that Catherine creates for Jason indicate that she is sensitive to for him?

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

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

6. Why does Mrs. Morehouse scold Catherine in the waiting room?

7. What is David's fascination with the fish tank and how does he embarrass Catherine in front of the new girl and Ryan?

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

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

10. Describe David's behavior when Dad does not arrive home at exactly five o'clock.

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