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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 Catherine's mother urge Catherine to tell Jason?

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

3. How old is Catherine?

4. In addition to being confined to a wheelchair, Jason has __________________.

5. Why do Mom and Dad argue about David?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe David's behavior when Dad does not arrive home at exactly five o'clock.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What physical challenges does Jason have?

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

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

There are several events of foreshadowing in RULES. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Cynthia Lord's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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