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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. Whom does Kristi suggest that Catherine bring to an event?

2. What card does Jason point to after Catherine runs him in his wheelchair?

3. Why is Catherine mad at her mother?

4. In the end, Catherine chooses Jason over _________________.

5. What does Catherine plan to do with the secret Jason reveals in #107?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Catherine's gift for Jason a truly genuine one?

2. 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?

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

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

5. What does Dad's tomato garden symbolize?

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

7. Why is Catherine so conflicted about who to go to the community dance with?

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

9. What emotional barrier does Catherine cross when deciding to ask Jason to go to the dance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jason. 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

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

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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