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1. What change in Suzy's behavior do her parents and teachers notice in the first few chapters of the book?

Suzy's parents and teachers notice that Suzy has almost entirely stopped speaking in the first few chapters of the book.

2. How and when does Suzy become so interested in jellyfish?

Suzy becomes so interested in jellyfish when her seventh-grade class takes a field trip early in the year to an aquarium and Suzy breaks off from the group to see the jellyfish exhibit.

3. What does Suzy's mother tell her about Franny's death that Suzy finds it difficult to accept?

Suzy's mother tells her that Franny drowned, and Suzy finds that difficult to accept because Franny had been such a good swimmer. Suzy's mother also tells her that sometimes things just happen, but this is not a reasonable or plausible explanation for Suzy.

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