David
Where is David’s favorite place?
video store
Why doesn’t Catherine like Ryan?
He makes fun of David.
crimson -
a type of red in color
What does Catherine make for Jason?
word cards
Who is Catherine's best friend?
Melissa
The book on tape that David likes to listen to is:
Frog and Toad Together
At the dance, Catherine wishes on a star that:
Everyone had the same chances.
bale
a large pile of hay
What are Catherine's guinea pigs names?
Cinnamon and Nutmeg
What is the setting( be sure to include time of year and place)?
Summer and near the ocean (Maine)
Which of the following is not one of David’s rules?
a) Chew with your mouth closed.
b) If someone says “hi,” you say “hi” back.
c) No toys in the fish tank.
d) Do not knock before entering the bathroom.
d
What did Catherine do when she was upset?
draw
clench
to grip tightly
How do Jason and Catherine talk in secret?
They talk by touching his word cards.
Throughout this novel, the chapter headings are:
Rules
Because of autism, what is most difficult for David?
a. socializing b. walking c. running d. reading
socializing
Catherine sometimes wishes that “someone would invent a pill so David would wake up one morning without autism”. Why does she feel this way?
She wishes she did not have to watch David all the time.
Catherine feels this way because dealing with David’s disorder is very stressful for her.
Catherine wishes she would not have to worry about being embarrassed by David.
struts
walks with confidence
What point of view is the book told in?
What is Catherine's main problem in the story?
She wants a normal life, but can't because her brother David has autism.
How old is David?
8
How does Catherine change over the course of the novel?
In the beginning, she is embarrassed by David. In the end, she openly shows her affection for the people in her life with special needs.
jostle
shake or nudge
What is a theme of the book?
Help those you are less fortunate than you are.
Does Catherine’s new neighbor, Kristi, turn out to be the kind of friend Catherine has always hoped for?________________
How can you tell?
No Catherine misses Melissa most of all, and she is not sad when Kristi isn’t home.
Catherine is not completely comfortable being herself around Kristi. She does not feel that she can tell Kristi about Jason.
Kristi is not interested in the same activities as Catherine; she is more interested in boys, and she is interested in Ryan, whom Catherine despises