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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 Catherine's response when Jason asks her if she wants to go to the dance with him?
(a) She'll have to get permission.
(b) She hesitates.
(c) She says yes.
(d) She says no.

2. Catherine suspects that Kristi has asked her to go to an event because _____________________.
(a) She doesn't want to be alone with Ryan.
(b) Her mother won't let her go unless she can double date.
(c) She is not a very good swimmer.
(d) She doesn't know anyone in town yet.

3. Jason's struggle is to ________________________.
(a) Make genuine friends.
(b) Not let his limitations define him.
(c) Try to walk.
(d) Write music when not in the mood.

4. How does Ryan cruelly trick David?
(a) He gives him an empty gum wrapper.
(b) He sends him to his car to get candy when there is none there.
(c) He throws David's candy in a puddle.
(d) He spills David's popcorn on the ground.

5. Ryan and Kristi ask Catherine if she would like to go to ________________.
(a) A carnival.
(b) A fundraiser.
(c) A dance.
(d) A movie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David do shortly after returning home from the dance?

2. Why is Catherine apprehensive about going with Jason?

3. What does Jason want to do with Catherine?

4. Why does Catherine call her father?

5. What does Jason do when Catherine cannot answer his invitation to go to the dance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the emotional impact that Jason's asking Catherine to the dance has on Catherine?

4. In the end, how does Catherine decide to treat David?

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

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

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

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

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

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