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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. Jason invites Catherine to attend _____________________.
(a) A beach bonfire.
(b) His parents' anniversary party.
(c) His birthday party.
(d) His graduation party.

2. What does David do shortly after returning home from the dance?
(a) Spills his popcorn and soda.
(b) Refuses to go to bed.
(c) Watches a video.
(d) Dunks a toy in the fish tank.

3. Catherine feels like she is _____________________ in Dad's eyes.
(a) A little girl.
(b) A princess.
(c) A nuisance.
(d) Always second on the list.

4. What is Jason afraid he will do when he holds Catherine's pet?
(a) Frighten it.
(b) Hurt it.
(c) Squeeze it.
(d) Drop it.

5. Who is visiting Kristi in her front yard when Catherine arrives home?
(a) Ryan.
(b) Jared.
(c) Chad.
(d) Evan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Catherine and Kristi do when Kristi comes over looking for something to do?

2. Where does Catherine go on Saturday?

3. What does Catherine teasingly tell Jason she should do?

4. Jason tells Catherine that sometimes he feels _________________.

5. Jason questions Catherine about a card with the word ________________ on it.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Catherine's running with Jason in the parking lot the emotional climax of the novel for Catherine?

2. How does Catherine's new attitude about authentic relationships alter the relationship she has with her father?

3. How does Jason react when Catherine brings Nutmeg to therapy?

4. Why does Jason react negatively to the "Together" card from Catherine which shows Jason without his wheelchair?

5. Why does Catherine get angry at Kristi when she tries to get David to dance?

6. How does Catherine help Jason "run" around the parking lot at the therapy building?

7. In what ways do Kristi and Catherine feel conflicted in their family relationships?

8. What gift does Catherine get for Jason's birthday?

9. Why does Catherine hesitate when Kristi asks her if she wants to ask Jason to go to the community dance?

10. What is special about the set of word cards Catherine makes as another part of Jason's birthday gift?

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