What was the name of Cynthia Lord's first writing piece?
"Ding Dong the Cherries Sing"
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Why does Catherine feel left out and unwanted?
Catherine's parents pay much more attention to her younger brother, David, because he has autism.
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Did the author drag the book out?
Yes.
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Name 4 of the 5 main characters
If you said:
Catherine
David
Ryan
Jason
or
Kristi
You are correct!
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When are most children diagnosed with autism?
At the age of 3
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Where was Cynthia Lord born?
New Hampshire
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Why will Catherine never have the opportunity to live a normal life?
Her brother, David, often interferes with her social life and prevents her family from going on vacations, to an amusement park, etc.
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Were all of the information provided in the book necessary to the plot?
No.
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Where does Catherine first meet Jason?
While she is waiting in the lobby where David has his occupational therapy.
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To be diagnosed with autism, how many symptoms must a child have?
At least 6 symptoms
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What was the name of Cynthia Lord's dog as a child
Peanut
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Why are Catherine's hopes crushed when Kristi moves in next door?
Catherine was hoping she and Kristi would become friends. However, Kristi is one of the "popular" teenagers, having very little time to spare for someone like Catherine.
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What category does autism fall into?
Autism is one of the five pervasive developmental disorders.