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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 image does Catherine create on a card marked "Together" for Jason?

2. Who is visiting Kristi in her front yard when Catherine arrives home?

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

4. What card does Jason point to while outside with Catherine?

5. Why does Catherine run Jason around the parking lot in his wheelchair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Dad's tomato garden symbolize?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the greatest lesson Catherine learns from Jason? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Catherine always recall about his life when Jason was her friend?

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