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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 is the reason Gail's dad gives for not being at work at the time Gail wakes up?

2. Gail is feeling like a lab specimen with the miraculous gift of _____________.

3. The lawyer says that it's unlikely that Gail's case would ever be taken ____________.

4. Who does Miss Venable call to come and help her with Gail's problem?

5. Who had discovered Madam Malevich, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Steve and Gail decide to do when they find out that the library is closed?

2. Why does Gail begin to scream hysterically to get everyone out of the room?

3. What does Phil want from Gail when she first sees him at the door?

4. What does Alison do when Gail is with Miss Venable?

5. What happened when Gail first decided to go to a counselor to talk about her problem?

6. What does the doctor give to Gail in order to help calm her down as he performs a pelvic exam?

7. What does Gail say when her mother begins to talk about sending Gail to a boarding school?

8. Why doesn't Gail think that she needs any cultures after her attack?

9. What does Ted explain to Gail would happen if they brought her case to trial?

10. What does Gail do at dinnertime during this chapter that she has not done for a while?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gail becomes frozen and weak when Phil is on top of her as she is completely dazed by what is happening to her.

Part 1: Why do you think so many victims become unable to resist their attackers?

Part 2: How could Gail have protected herself from Phil's advances?

Part 3: Why do you think Phil chose to attack Gail in the first place?

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

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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