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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. Gail throws a quote from ____________ at Steve: "History is little else than a picture of human crimes and misfortunes."

2. How long was Gail's father not working in the office, according to the receptionist?

3. Where was Gail standing so long that she was late to English class as a result?

4. Where did Gail actually find the quote that she throws at Steve as they are arguing with each other?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Gail goes down to the bottom of the stairs to wait for Steve, what does this say about his relationship with her family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why was Gail feeling worried as she swam out in the water with Steve at the start of the book?

10. What else does Gail find in her locker a few weeks after the initial note she received from Steve?

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

When Gail goes to the counselor to get help for her problems, she is not taken seriously.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail waits so long to try to get help from an adult?

Part 2: Why do you think the counselor doesn't take Gail seriously at first?

Part 3: How do you think you would have reacted if you went to get help and were not taken seriously? Why?

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