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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does David occupy himself in his mother's office?

2. What is the status of the Petersons' marriage?

3. What does David drop in the fish tank this time?

4. What type of home business does Catherine's mother have?

5. What is Jason's communication book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Catherine's exasperation with David typical of a girl her age?

2. In what ways are Catherine and Jason alike? What is Catherine's apprehension about a friendship between them?

3. Why are Catherine's feelings of dread and embarrassment regarding her brother typical of a young pre-teen like Catherine?

4. In what way can Kristi and Catherine be compared regarding conflict in their lives?

5. How has the author structured the book related to rules?

6. Where is Catherine trying to get David to go and what is David's special challenge?

7. How does the author show Kristi's character?

8. What physical challenges does Jason have?

9. How does the author describe Catherine's room and what does it indicate about her personality?

10. Why does Mrs. Morehouse scold Catherine in the waiting room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Catherine. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Jason. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

Cynthia Lord is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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