Where does Catherine always go to visit with Jason?
Occupational Therapy
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Why does Catherine make cards for Jason?
To help him learn more words that can better express his emotions.
100
Describe Catherine.
She is adventurous. She cares for her brother. She is thoughtful. She likes to draw.
100
How does the story begin?
Catherine describes her life living with her brother and how difficult it is for her. She is waiting for new neighbors to move in.
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How is David related to Catherine.
Autistic brother.
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Where does David always like to go?
The video store.
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Why does Catherine make rules for David?
Since David has autism, he doesn't know how to act properly in public. These rules help David remember how to act in certain situations.
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Describe David.
He is autistic. He is Catherine's brother. He is playful and goofy.
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How does Catherine meet Jason and what happens the first time she interacts with him?
Catherine meets Jason at Occupational Therapy and is drawing a portrait of him and it upsets Jason.
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How is Jason related to Catherine?
Friend from Occupational Therapy.
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Where is Catherine's favorite place to go play with her friends?
The lake.
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Name one rule from the book.
Misc. answers
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Describe Jason.
He likes spending time with Catherine and wants to be treated normally. He can't speak.
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What trouble arises in the book with Jason? What trouble arises with Kristi?
Kristi and Jason get mad at Catherine for not wanting to go to the dance.
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How is Kristi related to Catherine?
Kristi is Catherine's new next door neighbor.
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What time of year is it throughout the book?
Summer.
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How is the theme of art used throughout the book?
To write cards, for Catherine to express herself.
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Describe Kristi.
She is Catherine's new next door neighbor. She likes to gossip, and she likes Ryan. She worries about her outside appearance more than just having fun.
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Does Kristi end up going to the dance?
Yes.
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How is Ryan related to Catherine?
Ryan is a boy from school who is mean to David. He also becomes friends with Kristi.
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Where do Jason and Catherine become friends again at the end of the book?
The dance.
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What does Catherine learn about friendship? THIS IS A HARD ONE.
She learns that it doesn't matter if someone has ailments or diseases that make them different - friends are people who are nice to you and enjoy your company.
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Describe Ryan.
Ryan is a boy from school who bullies David. Catherine does not like him because she thinks he is mean. Ryan likes Kristi.