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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 does David like to do at the video store?

2. Mrs. Morehouse thanks Catherine at the therapist's office for _____________.

3. What item from the book Catherine's mother is reading to her does Catherine wish she had?

4. What is Dad doing with David outside?

5. What is one of David's favorite books?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Catherine and David be compared to Frog and Toad?

2. Why is Catherine hesitant to ask the new neighbors over for lunch?

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

4. Why are Catherine and Jason able to form a close bond pretty quickly?

5. What is the source of the argument between Mom and Dad when Mom must come outside to calm David?

6. What physical challenges does Jason have?

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

8. When does Catherine meet Kristi and what are Catherine's thoughts about the meeting?

9. Why is Catherine in conflict regarding David at this point in her life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frustration takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of emotional abuse in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Catherine learns from David? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Catherine always recall about life with her brother?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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