Jason
What instrument does Jason want to learn how to play?
Guitar
What pets does Catherine have?
Guinea Pigs
What sort of special needs does David have?
Autism
Why does Catherine get mad when Kristi dances with David?
She thinks Kristi is making fun of David
What is mom's job?
Taxes
What does Catherine do with Jason in the parking lot?
Run as fast as she can pushing him in his chair
How do Catherine's feelings about Jason change throughout the book?
At first she is afraid to talk to him, they become friends, and eventually she dances with him at the community center
How does Ryan trick David?
Who does Catherine see visiting Kristi in her front yard?
Ryan
Why do Mom and Dad argue about David so much?
Dad thinks Mom babies him too much.
Why does Jason get upset about the "together" card?
Who does Catherine write rules for?
Her brother/David
How does David keep himself busy in Mom's office?
He does a puzzle
What is Kristi doing when Catherine sees her during her walk with Jason?
Taking care of a little boy
What does Catherine try to get Dad to understand?
She needs understanding and attention from him too
What changes with Jason's wheelchair?
He gets a motorized wheelchair
Why does Catherine dislike Ryan?
He is rude to David, doesn't invite her or David inside of his house when it is raining, gives David empty gum, and David doesn't know Ryan is making fun of him.
What is David watching when Catherine is babysitting him?
Thomas the Tank Engine
Why does Catherine feel guilty for meeting with Kristi instead of Jason?
Jason was expecting to see her and receive new cards that day
What does Catherine think her dad likes more than her?
Why do you think Jason does not like the speech therapy lady very much?
She speaks to him like he is simple and cannot hear.
Why does Catherine worry about bringing David to her friends' houses? What may he do?
She is afraid he will be embarrassing or cause a scene. Things like eat cake with hands, take pants off, etc.
Why does David say "no toys in the fish tank"?
He says it when he breaks the rule
What excuses does Cathrine give to Kristi about not going to the dance?
She doesn't dance unless alone; she is going to Jason's birthday party
Why does Catherine have a fight with her mom about buying a new colour pencil kit?
Because if David asked, he would get it, but if Catherine asks, she has to work for it, eg. babysit, etc.