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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. In her mind, Gail tells her father to stop looking so _______________ when she looks at him.

2. Gail points out that she wouldn't bring her ___________ to a counselor.

3. Gail decides that she does not want her meals __________ anymore.

4. What did the Sweathogs who came into the ice cream parlor smell like, according to Gail?

5. What does Gail decide to do before heading into third period study hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Phil say that makes Gail realize that he was the one on the phone the entire time?

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

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

4. What does Gail hear when she wakes up in the hospital after her attack?

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

6. What does Ted tell Gail about pursuing Phil in court for his actions toward her?

7. Why is Gail's father always at home in the days after her attack and subsequent hospitalization?

8. Why has Gail's mother written to Aunt Viola, the wealthy aunt of Mrs. Obsurne?

9. What does Gail tell her mother she would do if she learned she was pregnant from the rape?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The police tell Gail that in accusing Phil that she is just asking for trouble for herself.

Part 1: Why do you think the police don't react in a more unbiased manner?

Part 2: How would Gail's accusation about Phil cause her any trouble?

Part 3: What might your reaction have been if you knew your rapist and the police told you that you were just asking for trouble?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The stalking that takes place in this story is frightening, no matter how a reader might feel about Gail or about Phil.

Part 1: Why do you think the scary note that Gail received was so effective in frightening her?

Part 2: Why do you think the perpetrator decided to stalk her first?

Part 3: Do you think stalking is ever sometimes misinterpreted? Why or why not?

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