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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 Jason show off at the next therapy session?

2. Jason invites Catherine to attend _____________________.

3. What does Kristi feel about swimming in the pond?

4. What does Catherine do so that Kristi won't see her with Jason?

5. Catherine thinks that taking Jason to the event might ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How could Catherine not have known that the "Together" card would make Jason so upset?

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

4. How does Catherine's new attitude about authentic relationships alter the relationship she has with her father?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Catherine hesitate when Kristi asks her if she wants to ask Jason to go to the community dance?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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