Rules Plot Diagram - Rules by Cynthia Lord

What is the main challenge Catherine faces in the novel 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord, as described in the exposition of the plot diagram?

• Catherine realizes the meaning of true friendship and acceptance of all people, and sees her special relationship with her brother in a new light.

• Living with an autistic brother hasn't been easy, and this summer will be no different. Catherine has always dreamed of having a next door neighbor who is also her best friend. When Kristi moves in, she hopes that her brother David won't ruin it. This summer, however, Catherine will find friendship in the most unlikely places.

• Jason is in a wheelchair and can only communicate using the cards in his book. Catherine begins making cards for Jason.

• Kristi invites Catherine to the dance with her and Ryan and says she should bring her friend Jason along.

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Who is Jason, and how does Catherine communicate with him in the rising action of the plot diagram for 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord?

• Jason is a boy in a wheelchair who can only communicate using cards. Catherine communicates with him using these cards.

• Jason is Catherine's older brother, and she communicates with him through sign language.

• Jason is Catherine's neighbor, and she communicates with him by writing letters.

• Jason is a teacher at Catherine's school, and she communicates with him via email.

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In the climax of the plot diagram for 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord, why is Jason upset with Catherine?

• Jason is upset because Catherine didn't want to bring him to the dance and was concerned about what people would think about Jason's handicap.

• Jason is upset because Catherine forgot his birthday and didn't make him a card.

• Jason is upset because Catherine told his mother a secret he shared with her.

• Jason is upset because Catherine refused to help him with his homework.

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How does Catherine resolve her conflict with Jason in the falling action of the plot diagram for 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord?

• Catherine apologizes and invites Jason to the dance, and they have a wonderful time together.

• Catherine ignores Jason and decides not to speak to him again.

• Catherine moves away to a new town without telling Jason.

• Catherine writes Jason a letter but never gives it to him.

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What important lesson does Catherine learn in the resolution of the plot diagram for 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord?

• Catherine learns the meaning of true friendship and acceptance of all people, and sees her relationship with her brother in a new light.

• Catherine learns that rules are more important than feelings and should never be broken.

• Catherine discovers that she should always put her own needs before others'.

• Catherine realizes that ignoring problems will make them go away.

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Which of the following best represents a key moment in the novel 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord?

• Catherine creates a list of rules for her brother David.

• Catherine moves to a new city.

• Catherine wins a sports competition.

• Catherine travels to another country.

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