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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 gets permission from Mrs. Morehouse to do what?

2. Jason thinks Catherine is _____________ to be friends with him.

3. What does Mom ask Catherine when she picks her up at Jason's house?

4. Why is Catherine feeling a little down while at the pond with Kristi?

5. What does Catherine think Jason is referring to when he points to the card while outside with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Jason reveal to Catherine and how does Catherine respond?

2. How does Catherine show her new level of maturity regarding her relationships with David and Jason at the end?

3. How is Jason's personality and mischievous spirit exhibited when teasing Catherine at the therapy office?

4. How does Jason's insistence on seeing Catherine's bad emotion card show the difference between Jason and Kristi?

5. Why is Catherine's running with Jason in the parking lot the emotional climax of the novel for Catherine?

6. Why does Catherine get angry at Kristi when she tries to get David to dance?

7. What contrasts does the author show between Kristi and Catherine when they go swimming at the pond?

8. What gift does Catherine get for Jason's birthday?

9. How does Catherine's behavior at the dance with Jason show that she is maturing and making genuine decisions?

10. What is special about the set of word cards Catherine makes as another part of Jason's birthday gift?

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 struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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