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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Phil play that Alison wants the entire group to watch as the team takes on Exeter?

2. How much would Gail's babysitting rate increase when the clock hit midnight?

3. The white spire of the ___________ church pointed to a dark blue sky, according to Gail's descriptions.

4. What is the movie that's on the TV as Gail is babysitting at Mrs. Montgomery's house?

5. Gail admits that maybe Steve has too much __________ and she doesn't have enough.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gail find in her locker after she and Alison go back to their lockers?

2. Why is Gail suddenly left home alone during this chapter, and she is a wreck because of it?

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

4. What happens when the phone first rings when Gail is babysitting at Mrs. Montgomery's house?

5. What does Mrs. Montgomery do on Saturday nights that she needs to have Gail come over to babysit?

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

7. What happens when the teacher calls Gail up to the board to solve a problem?

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

9. Why was Phil instructed to invite over another couple for a small dinner party at the house?

10. What did Gail's mother ask her when she arrived back home and went into Gail's bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gail and Steve fight with each other about her teacher and about the time that Gail spends on this teacher.

Part 1: Why do you think Steve believes Gail is wasting her time with this teacher?

Part 2: Do you agree with Steve? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think couples should fight? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gail did not think the love poem was meant for her when she received it as it was her friend that always seemed to get the attention of boys.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail doesn't believe she is someone who the boys might like?

Part 2: How would you react if you received a love poem in your locker or in an email? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think Steve decided to send a note instead of just taking to Gail? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Gail doesn't want to tell anyone about the incident just yet though Steve asks if she wants him to tell Alison.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail doesn't want anyone to know about the attack?

Part 2: Do you think Steve should tell others about what happened to Gail? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Steve should tell Alison about the attack? Why or why not?

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