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1. Why does Belly consent to attend the party at the start of the book?

Although Belly would much prefer to stay at home, she agrees to attend the party at the beginning of the novel in order to please Taylor.

2. What is Belly's relationship to Susannah Fisher?

Belly and Susannah have a close relationship since Susannah has been best friends with Belly's mother for a very long time. The two get together every summer at a beach home. She is like a second mother to Belly.

3. What conflict does Belly and Taylor have at the party?

Belly and Taylor quarrel while at the party when Belly tries to go early, and Taylor tells her she has to start living even though she is depressed.

4. What is the subject of Belly's daydreams at the start of the book?

Belly is daydreaming at the start of the novel about hanging out by the pool at the beach home and watching Conrad and Jeremiah return from surfing. Jeremiah protests and tosses Conrad into the pool when Conrad kisses her.

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