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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 her father that he has been _______________________.

2. What does Catherine do when Ryan is cruel to David?

3. Why does Catherine call her father?

4. What does Catherine do with David when Mom goes off to see clients?

5. Jason tells Catherine that sometimes he feels _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In the end, how does Catherine decide to treat David?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why Catherine feels like she is always second on Dad's list of important things to do? Why does Catherine not get as much attention at home as David does? Does Catherine resent the fact that she seems to have a lot of responsibility in the house but gets no real validation or special treatment?

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

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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