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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. What prevents David from living a normal life?

2. What does Catherine like to do?

3. What does Jason use to communicate?

4. What is distinctive about David?

5. Catherine is curious about why Jason wanted ______________ especially since he can't use one.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the video store David's favorite place to go?

2. What gift had Jason left for Catherine at therapy on a day she did not go?

3. Describe David's occupational therapy visits.

4. What is Jason's "communication book" and how does Jason react to Catherine's drawing of herself to be included in it?

5. Which of David's sensitivities does Ryan mock and how does Catherine feel about Ryan after that?

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

7. Why is Dad's arrival time at home so critical for David?

8. How do the interactions between Catherine and Jason show their artistic inclinations?

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

10. What does David do that embarrasses Catherine in front of Mrs. Peterson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe David. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing David's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply RULES? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 3

RULES is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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