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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's mother is reading a book about ________________ to her.
2. What item from the book Catherine's mother is reading to her does Catherine wish she had?
3. What is one of David's favorite books?
4. How old is David?
5. What is Catherine's aspiration?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does David bring Catherine an unwound cassette tape and what does Kristi say about David that angers Catherine?
2. Why does Mrs. Morehouse scold Catherine in the waiting room?
3. Describe David's behavior when Dad does not arrive home at exactly five o'clock.
4. What is the source of the argument between Mom and Dad when Mom must come outside to calm David?
5. How does the author describe Catherine's room and what does it indicate about her personality?
6. Why are Catherine's feelings of dread and embarrassment regarding her brother typical of a young pre-teen like Catherine?
7. What is Jason's "communication book" and how does Jason react to Catherine's drawing of herself to be included in it?
8. What gift had Jason left for Catherine at therapy on a day she did not go?
9. How does the author show Kristi's character?
10. In what way can Kristi and Catherine be compared regarding conflict in their lives?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Dad. 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 2
There are several events of foreshadowing in RULES. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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