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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 tells Jason that Kristi is _____________________.

2. What does Catherine regret not doing when she is with Kristi?

3. What does Jason like about the item he shows off in therapy?

4. Catherine and Jason make up a story about ________________________.

5. What is Dad doing when Catherine returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Catherine give her mother for why she stormed out of Jason's house?

2. What does Dad's tomato garden symbolize?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Jason react negatively to the "Together" card from Catherine which shows Jason without his wheelchair?

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

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

10. What does Catherine think her father cares about more than his family and why does Catherine always feel that she is second on her father's list?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in RULES. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Cynthia Lord is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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