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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1 and 2

1. Why had Lindsey and Hatch gone to the lake?

2. Why did Lindsey fear being blind?

3. How did the car end up at the bottom of the ravine?

4. What effect did the river water have on Lindsey?

5. What prevailed in the dreams that Lindsey kept slipping into?

6. What was Lindsey reminded of when she was being talked to in soothing tones?

7. How did Lindsey perceive the person who had administered the oxygen...
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