Breathing Underwater

Chapters 1-6

Reading Check

1. Greece (Chapter 1)

2. The train (Chapter 3)

3. Wimpy (Chapter 3)

4. Dirk (Chapter 4)

5. Elsa (Chapter 5)

6. Beer (Chapter 6)

Short Answer

1. Nick believes that Caitlin is not physically abused because he only slapped her once. He claims that she intentionally provoked him. (Chapters 1-2)

2. When Nick details the Mustang and his father accuses him of having scratched the paint, he realizes that the relationship he has with his father is not normal. (Chapter 3)

3. Nick’s friends agree to protect Caitlin because Nick hit her. Nick feels his friends have taken Caitlin’s side. (Chapter 4)

Chapters 7-12

Reading Check

1. A pen (Chapter 8)

2. Football practice (Chapter 8)

3. Ray (Chapter 9)

4. The fictitious Desmond Rogers / dolphins (Chapter 10)

5. Saint (Chapter 11)

6. Leo (Chapter 12)

Short Answer

1. Nick is angry Caitlin did not step out of class to call him. He is also angry that she has made plans to go somewhere without him.