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

2. What is Kristi's demeanor toward Jason?
(a) Curious.
(b) Dismissive.
(c) Angry.
(d) Amused.

3. Why is Catherine mad at her mother?
(a) For always making her have David with her.
(b) For insisting that she do chores before going out.
(c) For not letting her double-date.
(d) For not buying the dress she wants.

4. Why does Catherine feel invigorated by running Jason around in his wheelchair?
(a) It is really cold outside.
(b) She is doing something nice for somebody else.
(c) She enjoys being creative.
(d) She likes to please Jason's therapist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jason actually commenting on when he points to the card with Catherine?

2. Whom does Kristi suggest that Catherine bring to an event?

3. Catherine tells her father that he has been _______________________.

4. Jason plays a song for Catherine on his ____________________.

5. Catherine is torn between loyalty to her brother and ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How could Catherine not have known that the "Together" card would make Jason so upset?

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

3. What does Ryan do to tease David which infuriates Catherine?

4. What contrasts does the author show between Kristi and Catherine when they go swimming at the pond?

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

6. Why does Catherine avoid being seen with Jason at the wharf?

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

8. What secret does Jason reveal to Catherine and how does Catherine respond?

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

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

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