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Cynthia LordA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
CHAPTERS 1-7
Reading Check
1. How old is David?
2. Where does Catherine meet Jason?
3. What is Jason upset about not being able to buy?
4. Which book does David love and often quote?
5. How does Jason communicate?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why does Catherine have rules for her brother David?
2. What bothers David on the ride home from the clinic and why?
3. How does Catherine feel about Kristi moving in next door?
4. How does Catherine approach the word cards for Jason?
5. What differences does Catherine identify between how her parents treat her versus David?
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