82 pages 2 hours read

Alex Flinn

Breathing Underwater

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. B (Various chapters)

2. D (Various chapters)

3. A (Various chapters)

4. D (Various chapters)

5. C (Various chapters)

6. C (Chapter 18)

7. D (Various chapters)

8. A (Various chapters)

9. C (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

11. A (Various chapters)

12. D (Various chapters)

13. A (Various chapters)

14. B (Various chapters)

15. B (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Caitlin’s father abandoned the family, and her mother is obsessed with appearance. Caitlin’s mother pressures her to lose weight and flirts with Caitlin’s peers. Caitlin’s insecurities likely leave her vulnerable to attacks from Nick. (Various chapters)

2. Nick’s abusive father makes Nick feel as though he is out of control and must keep a tight grip on Caitlin. Nick also struggles with abandonment issues because his mother left him. (Various chapters)

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