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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. How many blank cards does Catherine take to make cards for Jason's collection?

2. When Dad arrives home, what does Catherine tell Dad that he needs to get for David?

3. Why can the Peterson's daughter not come to lunch at Catherine's house?

4. What is Kristi's demeanor when she comes over to meet Catherine?

5. A boy named Ryan Deschaine made fun of David at school one day when David covered his ears to avoid hearing ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Morehouse scold Catherine in the waiting room?

2. How do the interactions between Catherine and Jason show their artistic inclinations?

3. What do the cards that Catherine creates for Jason indicate that she is sensitive to for him?

4. Why is Catherine's exasperation with David typical of a girl her age?

5. Why does Catherine take a flip attitude with her father when she and Kristi are playing basketball?

6. What does David do that embarrasses Catherine in front of Mrs. Peterson?

7. What is the source of the argument between Mom and Dad when Mom must come outside to calm David?

8. In what way can Kristi and Catherine be compared regarding conflict in their lives?

9. Where is Catherine trying to get David to go and what is David's special challenge?

10. Why are Catherine and Jason able to form a close bond pretty quickly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

RULES is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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