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What physical signs indicate Lacey's emotional distress during the session?
What physical signs indicate Lacey's emotional distress during the session?
- She has a peaceful demeanor and smiles frequently.
- Her fingers are clenched and there are tiny cuts on her arms. (correct)
- She is fidgeting with her bracelet and avoids eye contact.
- She speaks in a calm tone and maintains eye contact.
What does Lacey consider to be a 'release' for her anger?
What does Lacey consider to be a 'release' for her anger?
- Cutting her skin. (correct)
- Listening to music.
- Talking to her father about her feelings.
- Engaging in physical exercise.
Why does Lacey feel anger towards her father?
Why does Lacey feel anger towards her father?
- He abandoned the family without explanation. (correct)
- He criticized her choices.
- He moved to another country.
- He was emotionally abusive.
What might Lacey's avoidance of eye contact during the conversation suggest?
What might Lacey's avoidance of eye contact during the conversation suggest?
How long ago did Lacey's father leave the family?
How long ago did Lacey's father leave the family?
What does Lacey express anger about towards her mother?
What does Lacey express anger about towards her mother?
What object on Lacey's wrist is mentioned as an attempt to conceal a scar?
What object on Lacey's wrist is mentioned as an attempt to conceal a scar?
What emotional state does Lacey admit to experiencing during the conversation?
What emotional state does Lacey admit to experiencing during the conversation?
What did Daniel express about the land they were looking at?
What did Daniel express about the land they were looking at?
What memory did Chloe associate with the vastness of the land?
What memory did Chloe associate with the vastness of the land?
Who was the girl on the porch?
Who was the girl on the porch?
What did the woman say about the availability of the property?
What did the woman say about the availability of the property?
What type of ring did Daniel give to Chloe?
What type of ring did Daniel give to Chloe?
What activity did the granddaughter enjoy doing on the porch?
What activity did the granddaughter enjoy doing on the porch?
What elements were part of the envisioned reception space?
What elements were part of the envisioned reception space?
What reaction did the girl on the porch have when she noticed Chloe staring?
What reaction did the girl on the porch have when she noticed Chloe staring?
What event is being celebrated in the scene?
What event is being celebrated in the scene?
How does the narrator initially react to Daniel's presence?
How does the narrator initially react to Daniel's presence?
What reason does Daniel give for planning the surprise?
What reason does Daniel give for planning the surprise?
What food is mentioned that is being served at the party?
What food is mentioned that is being served at the party?
What is the narrator's age?
What is the narrator's age?
How does the narrator feel about not having anyone to help plan the party?
How does the narrator feel about not having anyone to help plan the party?
What does Daniel do that prompts laughter from the crowd?
What does Daniel do that prompts laughter from the crowd?
What effect does the narrator experience from Daniel's presence?
What effect does the narrator experience from Daniel's presence?
What emotional state does the narrator experience in the beginning of the excerpt?
What emotional state does the narrator experience in the beginning of the excerpt?
What is the narrator's immediate reaction to the news of the missing girl?
What is the narrator's immediate reaction to the news of the missing girl?
How does the narrator prepare herself to leave the house?
How does the narrator prepare herself to leave the house?
What action does the narrator take while driving that indicates her emotional struggle?
What action does the narrator take while driving that indicates her emotional struggle?
What does the narrator tell herself about the missing girl?
What does the narrator tell herself about the missing girl?
What physical action does the narrator perform when she feels the urge to leave?
What physical action does the narrator perform when she feels the urge to leave?
What does the narrator notice while waiting at the traffic light?
What does the narrator notice while waiting at the traffic light?
What is indicated by the phrase 'my hammering heart slowing considerably'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'my hammering heart slowing considerably'?
What is the primary reason for Aaron Jansen's call?
What is the primary reason for Aaron Jansen's call?
How does Chloe react when she realizes who is on the phone?
How does Chloe react when she realizes who is on the phone?
What does Aaron imply about Chloe and her brother?
What does Aaron imply about Chloe and her brother?
What emotional state is Chloe in during the phone call?
What emotional state is Chloe in during the phone call?
Which statement best reflects Chloe's attitude towards her father's situation?
Which statement best reflects Chloe's attitude towards her father's situation?
How does Chloe feel about Aaron's interest in her and her brother's lives?
How does Chloe feel about Aaron's interest in her and her brother's lives?
What does Chloe's reaction to the call reveal about her relationship with her father?
What does Chloe's reaction to the call reveal about her relationship with her father?
What tone does Chloe use when she tells Aaron not to call again?
What tone does Chloe use when she tells Aaron not to call again?
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Study Notes
Lacey's Anger
- Lacey is a young woman who is angry and self-harms.
- Lacey's anger is related to her father leaving her and her mother.
- Lacey's father left two years ago without saying goodbye.
- Lacey feels angry because her father did not give her a reason for leaving.
Aaron Jansen
- Aaron Jansen is a reporter for The New York Times.
- Aaron is writing a story about Chloe's father.
- Aaron wants to interview Chloe about her father.
- Chloe's father has been in prison for twenty years.
- Chloe is uncomfortable talking about her father.
Chloe and Daniel
- Chloe and Daniel are getting engaged.
- Chloe is uncomfortable with the idea of a large engagement party.
- Chloe is reminded of her father's prison sentence by the large property.
- Chloe feels trapped and lonely in her home.
Missing Girl
- A fifteen-year-old girl in Chloe's neighborhood has gone missing.
- Chloe is upset about the missing girl but tries to rationalize her feelings.
- Chloe recognizes her feelings are connected to past events.
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