Characters
Who is the main character in Rules who creates rules for her brother?
Catherine
Catherine makes rules for David to help him understand the world. What is one rule mentioned in Chapter 1?
"No toys in the fish tank "
Why is Catherine excited about Kristi moving in next door?
she hopes to make a new friend
What does Catherine create in her sketchbook that reflects her feelings about her life with David?
A drawing of an empty bench with rules written on it.
What important setting does Catherine visit with her family in Chapter 2, where David has therapy sessions?
the occupational therapy clinic
What is the name of Catherine’s younger brother, who has autism?
Who is David?
Do the rules that Catherine have for David end up hurting him or helping him. Why or why not.
answers may vary
What kind of relationship does Catherine have with David ?
answers may vary
What does Catherine hope will change with Kristi moving in
What is having a friend who doesn’t judge her because of David
In which U.S. state does Rules take place?
Maine.
Which new character moves in next door to Catherine in Chapter 2?
Who is Kristi?
What does the rule "If someone says ‘hi,’ you say ‘hi’ back" help David with?
interacting with others
How does Catherine feel about her relationship with David?
What is conflicted—she loves him but sometimes feels frustrate
What important event happens in Chapter 2 when Catherine is at the clinic with David?
she meets Jason, a boy who uses a communication book
Where do Catherine and her family often take David for his occupational therapy appointments?
the clinic
What are some characteristics you would describe Catherine as being ?
- rude at times
- opinionated
- responsible
Which rule does Catherine create to help David when he's at the clinic with her?
"You can yell all you want, but it's not okay to hurt anyone"?
How does Catherine feel about her family’s focus on David’s needs?
she feels overshadowed and wishes for more attention for herself
What does Catherine notice about the way people treat David at the clinic
they treat him differently because of his autism
Where does Catherine meet Kristi for the first time
her backyard
What are some characteristics you would describe David as ?
- loud
- needy
- schedule oriented
What is the purpose of the rule "If the bathroom door is closed, knock (especially if Catherine has a friend over)"?
Helps David understand boundaries and privacy, especially around others.
How does Catherine feel when Kristi mentions wanting to meet David?
nervous and unsure of how Kristi will react to David’s behavior
What event leads Catherine to think about how much her life revolves around David?
Her realization at the clinic when she sees how much time they spend managing David's needs
What location does Catherine often go to in order to spend time by herself and escape from her responsibilities
her bedroom