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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 and Jason play a game in which Catherine cannot ________________.

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

3. David comes late to the party to _____________________.

4. Catherine suspects that Kristi has asked her to go to an event because _____________________.

5. What does Jason want to do with Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jason get that gives him more mobility?

2. What does Dad's tomato garden symbolize?

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

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

5. At whom does Catherine direct her frustration for being embarrassed by David and what does Catherine do in response to her anger?

6. How does Catherine help Jason "run" around the parking lot at the therapy building?

7. What is the emotional impact that Jason's asking Catherine to the dance has on Catherine?

8. Why does Catherine think that Kristi has asked her to double-date at the community dance?

9. What does Ryan do to tease David which infuriates Catherine?

10. Why does Catherine avoid being seen with Jason at the wharf?

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

Create a brief character study of Mom. 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

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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