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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 was the author of the poem that Mr. Bauman read in class, "Strange Fits of Passion I Have Known"?

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

3. In what class did Gail have trouble answering the easiest problem from the homework the night before when at the board?

4. What was Steve's reputation in school, according to Gail's observations?

5. Mrs. Montgomery has a sign on her fridge which says, "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the _______."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Gail decide to do the next day instead of going to school?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Ted explains that Gail's medical records are not helping her, that they are making her look more guilty.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail's sexual history is brought up as making her look guilty in the rape?

Part 2: Do you think a rape victim's past should even be questioned? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Gail is being treated fairly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Alison and Gail's relationship is strained as a result of the rape.

Part 1: Why do you think Alison and Gail's relationship has changed after the rape?

Part 2: Do you think Alison knew that Phil was the rapist and the stalker? Why or why not?

Part 3: What would you do if your friend was dating your rapist? Could you be friends with that person anymore?

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