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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. Who first notices the rocks that are standing ominously above the lake?

2. What does Steve like to call the Lawvers' house after they have left for the evening?

3. Who did Gail's mother think was responsible for Gail's crying episode at the beginning of the chapter?

4. Gail's mom told Gail in the same tone she used with her friends, "I just felt I had to have a _______ this evening for some reason."

5. Gail's mother often changed into a neat _________ outfit before Gail's father came home from work.

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Gail and her mother arguing about at the start of this chapter of the book?

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

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

4. What is Gail trying to do as the chapter begins and she is babysitting at Mrs. Montgomery's house?

5. After her teacher reads a poem out loud, what does Gail say out loud, even though she thought it was just in her mind?

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

7. What does Gail do in response to the cooler weather at the opening of this particular chapter?

8. When Gail is crying at home, what does she lead her mother to believe she is crying about?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of a babysitter is one that many teenagers take on in order to learn responsibility as well as to make money.

Part 1: Do you think babysitters should be a certain minimum age? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think Gail is mature enough to handle her role as a babysitter? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think Gail might have reacted to the phone call if she was a little older? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Gail continues to be given Valium in order to keep her sedated after her attack.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail is given so many sedatives after her attack?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to keep a victim sedated after their attack? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think Gail might have reacted after the attack if she hadn't been sedated? 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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