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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. When Catherine sees people looking at Jason with pity, she feels ____________________.
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Apprehensive.
(d) Pity.

2. What does Catherine do with David when Mom goes off to see clients?
(a) Works on a puzzle.
(b) Watches a movie.
(c) Plays a video game.
(d) Plays pitch and catch.

3. Why is Catherine apprehensive about going with Jason?
(a) He can't swim.
(b) He might need help.
(c) He makes inappropriate noises.
(d) He is not her type.

4. Catherine sometimes feels that Dad cares more about ___________________ than he does his family.
(a) His business.
(b) His golf game.
(c) His garden.
(d) His cars.

5. What makes Kristi happy while at the pond?
(a) Some boys flirt with her.
(b) She gets a good tan.
(c) She learns how to dive.
(d) Ryan shows up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Catherine go on Saturday?

2. Catherine and Jason make up a story about ________________________.

3. What does Catherine purchase as a gift?

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

5. Why does Catherine feel invigorated by running Jason around in his wheelchair?

Short Essay Questions

1. At whom does Catherine direct her frustration for being embarrassed by David and what does Catherine do in response to her anger?

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

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

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

5. How does Catherine's behavior at the dance with Jason show that she is maturing and making genuine decisions?

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

7. Why does Catherine think that Kristi has asked her to double-date at the community dance?

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

9. Why is Catherine's gift for Jason a truly genuine one?

10. 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?

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