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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month of the year is it when Gail goes swimming in the lake?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) December.

2. Mrs. Montgomery belongs to the Previously __________ Club, which is where she goes when Gail babysits.
(a) Wedded.
(b) Engaged.
(c) Marrieds.
(d) Happy.

3. Gail recognizes her father by the tie he's wearing that has a ___________ on it.
(a) Paisley print.
(b) Green leaf.
(c) Gold stripe.
(d) Blue dot.

4. The note that Gail finds in her locker says, that "I'll be watching you, you know you ____________."
(a) Want me.
(b) Are a whore.
(c) Are dirty.
(d) Want it.

5. Gail notices a big ____________ of rocks that is jutting out of the earth.
(a) Statue.
(b) Sheet.
(c) Plaque.
(d) Stand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was powerful to the north of the lake as Gail goes for the swim at night?

2. The whole point at Oakfield Village was to play the social game by the ____________.

3. Gail recalls ___________'s question about whether she would find Steve interesting if he were from a similar background.

4. Where was Gail's mom suddenly going to take an evening class on the Wednesday?

5. Where did Gail go to answer the phone when it began to ring again and again?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Steve and Gail get to the Lawver residence for the dinner party?

2. What does Gail find out about her father when she arrives at his office in the city?

3. What does Gail's mother do just moments before Gail's father walks in the door after work?

4. Who decided to go for a swim in Powdermill Lake at the start of the story?

5. What is the memory that Gail recalls as she goes to open up her locker at school?

6. What did Gail notice when she looked back at the shore after jumping in the water and swimming out to Steve?

7. Why does Gail become startled when Mrs. Montgomery arrives back at the house that night?

8. What do Alison and Gail do after school lets out for the day?

9. What are Steve and Gail arguing about when they are sitting together at lunch?

10. Why was the couple still able to go swimming in Powdermill Lake at the start of the story?

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