18 Questions
chapter 1
How does the author try to help Doctor Beck and Sandy escape from the television?
Throwing a chair at the television
Why does the girl in the television decide to drink water from her hands?
She doesn't know how to drink from a cup
What action causes lights to flash and little lights to snap and pop?
Throwing the chair at the television
Why does the author throw their chair at the television?
To try and help them escape
What does the author see when they run everywhere in the big house asking for help?
Doctor Beck and Sandy in the room next to the television
What did Sandy do for Mila in the morning?
Brought her food from the kitchen
Who played the videos of Mila's television stories and progress reports?
Sandy
What is mentioned about the wild girl in Mila's television stories?
She had a curtain of salt-crust hair
What did Doctor Beck say Mila could do anytime?
Go out
Who did Mr. Aradondo look through the window at each night?
Mila
What did Doctor Beck say would happen if anything happened to Mila?
The government would never forgive him
What does Sandy mean by 'The more people know of you, the less fear they will have'?
People fear the unknown, so more information reduces their fear.
Why does Mila think it is important to go to the tower with the television people?
To become famous and well-known.
How does Mila differentiate between television and reality?
She understands that television is only moving pictures.
What does Mila mean when she says 'Only Shay can give herself'?
Shay is responsible for her own actions and decisions.
What does Justin's presence make Mila feel like?
Like being with a dolphin cousin or brother.
According to Sandy, why does Shay seem to be going deeper inside herself?
She is becoming more isolated and unreachable.
Test your reading comprehension skills with a passage about a person struggling to understand the fast-paced imagery on television. Follow along as the narrator describes their experience and thoughts while watching television.
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