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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. Why does Catherine run Jason around the parking lot in his wheelchair?
(a) To make Jason laugh.
(b) To five him the sensation of running.
(c) To get herself some exercise.
(d) To cool him off.

2. Besides Catherine, who else does Jason invite to his birthday party?
(a) Mom and Dad.
(b) David and Kirsti.
(c) Kirsti and Ryan.
(d) David and Dad.

3. Catherine thinks that taking Jason to the event might ______________________.
(a) Frighten him.
(b) Embarrass him.
(c) Betray him.
(d) Belittle him.

4. What do Catherine and Kristi do when Kristi comes over looking for something to do?
(a) Swim in the pond.
(b) Ride bikes.
(c) Rent a movie.
(d) Fix their hair.

5. Catherine is torn between loyalty to her brother and ______________________.
(a) Friendship with Jason.
(b) A need to strike out on her own.
(c) Hatred for Kristi.
(d) Loyalty to her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine shares her CD of singer, ______________________, with Jason.

2. What is different about the "Together" card Catherine gives to Jason at his party?

3. What does Catherine bring to the next therapy session to show Jason?

4. For whom does Catherine buy a gift?

5. When Catherine sees people looking at Jason with pity, she feels ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What emotional barrier does Catherine cross when deciding to ask Jason to go to the dance?

2. What does Jason get that gives him more mobility?

3. How does Catherine show her new level of maturity regarding her relationships with David and Jason at the end?

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

5. What does Catherine think her father cares about more than his family and why does Catherine always feel that she is second on her father's list?

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

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

8. How is Jason's personality and mischievous spirit exhibited when teasing Catherine at the therapy office?

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

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

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