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Catalyst Study Questions:

**Discussion questions**
1. Why is it so important for Kate to be accepted to MIT? MIT is her dream school. Her mother, who had passed away attended MIT as well. She thinks it will bring them closer. 2. Why didn't she apply to any other schools? She thought she was for-sure going to get in. 3. What does Kate do when she can't sleep?

4. Why does she refer to herself as good kate and bad kate?

5. How is Kate's family life different from those around her?

6. What could her father do to help her? 7. Why does Kate have to care for her brother, how does this affect their relationship? 8. How do Kate's opinions change throughout the book? 9. Who does Kate love most in the world? 10. When does her opinion of Terri start to change? 11. What does Kate end up doing about college?

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