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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. Why is Catherine feeling a little down while at the pond with Kristi?

2. How does Ryan cruelly trick David?

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

4. Besides swimming, what do Catherine and Kristi do at the pond?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Jason react when Catherine brings Nutmeg to therapy?

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

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

Describe David. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing David's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What is the greatest lesson Catherine learns from David? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Catherine always recall about life with her brother?

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