"Rules" Study Guide

Question 1

How does Catherine persuade David to get his hand stamped at the dance?

Accepted Answer

She referenced Frog and Toad

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of David’s rules?

Accepted Answer

Do not knock before entering the bathroom

Question 3

What rule did Catherine break for Jason?

Accepted Answer

she danced

Question 4

How does Catherine feel about David talking to Ryan?

Accepted Answer

She hates it

Question 5

Catherine want to go to the mall to buy cardstock and a paper cutter. What is it for?

Accepted Answer

to make cards for Jason

Question 6

What did Ryan do to David that made Catherine so mad? (gum)

Accepted Answer

made him jump for it

Question 7

How does Catherine help Jason experience running?

Accepted Answer

she runs with him

Question 8

What special thing does Catherine do for Jason?

Accepted Answer

She makes him cards for his communication book

Question 9

Why did David tell Catherine to make a wish?

Accepted Answer

the lights looked like stars

Question 10

How does mom want to introduce herself to the neighbors?

Accepted Answer

Have a BBQ

Question 11

What does Catherine suggest that her and Kristi do together?

Accepted Answer

go swimming

Question 12

Throughout this novel, the chapter headings are:

Accepted Answer

Rules

Question 13

Why is Catherine jealous of Kristi’s room?

Accepted Answer

Everything matches

Question 14

Who is the author of ‘Rules’?

Accepted Answer

Cynthia Lord

Question 15

Why do you think Catherine asked to make even more cards for Jason?

Accepted Answer

He had boring words

Question 16

Why did Catherine call Jason?

Accepted Answer

to ask him to the dance

Question 17

How did Kristi react to Jason?

Accepted Answer

she was suprised

Question 18

What game did Catherine use to play with her dad when she was younger?

Accepted Answer

guess who

Question 19

Why did Jason get upset about one of Catherine’s new cards?

Accepted Answer

it showed him out of his wheelchair

Question 20

Why does Catherine put up another mirror in her room?

Accepted Answer

to keep an eye on david

Question 21

Where is David’s favorite place?

Accepted Answer

Video Store

Question 22

How is the way David puts puzzles together different than the way most people put puzzles together?

Accepted Answer

left to right, like a book

Question 23

What does Jason use to communicate with others?

Accepted Answer

communication book

Question 24

What book does Catherine quote to David?

Accepted Answer

Frog and Toad

Question 25

What does Catherine do while David goes to occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

She reads with her mom

Question 26

How does Jason react to Nutmeg?

Accepted Answer

he liked it

Question 27

What does Catherine buy Jason for his birthday?

Accepted Answer

a guitar

Question 28

How did Catherine treat her dad on the phone?

Accepted Answer

rude and demanding

Question 29

Why does Catherine keep a list of rules in the back of her sketchbook?

Accepted Answer

For David

Question 30

Why did Catherine leave the party crying?

Accepted Answer

Jason said she was embarassed of him

Question 31

Why was Catherine excited for the new girl to move in next door?

Accepted Answer

To make a new friend

Question 32

What does the blank poster board remind Catherine of?

Accepted Answer

snow

Question 33

What did Jason’s parents buy him for his birthday?

Accepted Answer

a new wheelchair

Question 34

Why did Ryan come looking for Kristi?

Accepted Answer

to ask her to the dance

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