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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 like to do?

2. Catherine tells Jason that David is _____________________.

3. What gift does Jason leave for Catherine at therapy?

4. How many blank cards does Catherine take to make cards for Jason's collection?

5. How old is David?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe David's occupational therapy visits.

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

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

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

10. Where is Catherine trying to get David to go and what is David's special challenge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Kristi. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Catherine. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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