Rules Chapter 9

What is an example of a "regular family rule"?

• No toys in the fish tank.
• Homework first.
• Late doesn't mean not coming.
• You can yell on the playground, but not during dinner.

Why  must Catherine keep all of her possessions in drawers?

• If they are in the open, David will find them and mess with them.
• If they are in the open, her mom will be curious about them.
• If they are in the open, the guinea pigs might eat them.
• She doesn't own anything good enough to show off.

What is one of the first things Kristi wants to talk about?

• David's autism.
• Ryan and how cute he is.
• Boys and dating.
• Caring for guinea pigs.

What idea upsets Kristi?

• That Ryan may ask her on a date.
• That her parents are separated/divorcing.
• That Autism may be contagious.
• That guinea pig pee-smell will never get out of her clothes.

How does Catherine feel after her visit with Kristi?

• Unhappy because she  missed too many baskets.
• Unhappy because David didn't get a new cassette player.
• Happy because she had a lot of fun.
• Happy because she realized she didn't want to be friends with Kristi.

How does Jason feel about Catherine not being at OT?

• Happy
• Disappointed
• Jealous
• Angry

What did Jason get Catherine?

• carrots for the guinea pigs
• a new set of colored pencils
• timothy hay for the guinea pigs
• a flashlight for Morse Code messages

How does Jason's reaction to Catherine's absence make her feel?

• Guilty
• Happy
• Jealous
• Scornful

What is Catherine's main conflict at the end of the chapter?

• How to handle David and Kristi.
• How to handle her dad teasing her about Jason.
• How she can be friends with Jason and Kristi.
• How to get a date to the community center dance.

Is Catherine's primary conflict internal or external?

• Internal
• External
• Eternal
• Vernal