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

2. A boy named Ryan Deschaine made fun of David at school one day when David covered his ears to avoid hearing ___________________.

3. Where does David like to drop things?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the words Jason mutters as he goes into his speech session?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe David's occupational therapy visits.

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

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

7. Why does David bring Catherine an unwound cassette tape and what does Kristi say about David that angers Catherine?

8. Why does Catherine take a flip attitude with her father when she and Kristi are playing basketball?

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

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

What is the greatest lesson Catherine learns from Jason? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Catherine always recall about his life when Jason was her friend?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the internal conflict Catherine experiences regarding David. Why is Catherine frustrated with David a lot of the time? Why is Catherine protective of David? Is theirs a typical sibling relationship?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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