The girl who loved Tom Gordan (Threw most of the top of the Seventh)

List three phrases on page 166 that have already been previously in this book.

1. I don't know why we have to pay for your wrong 2. Tough for her age 3.The law that needs to be put

In what year is the story set?

1998

What awakens Trisha's mother in the hotel and who is there is comfort her?

A dream about Trisha. Larry

What does Trisha witness for the first time out in the woods that night?

A metro shower

Trisha's normal station on the Walkman does not come in, but where is she able to find a radio station?

AM Band

What new plan to hook up with the family does Trisha devise?

At the Y of the trail

Described Trisha's mental state at the end of Inning Six.

Bad, going crazy

What is the new food Trisha finds? How does she know this is an okay thing to eat?

Beach nuts. She saw the deer eat them. Mom & Science class

Why did Trisha's family moved from Boston to Maine?

Because her mom & dad split

What is an "oh boy waterless cookware voice?"

Being Sarcastic

On page 92 Trisha uses a simile to describe the swelling on her cheek to a volcano erupting. Why would she choose this kind of a comparison?

Big & ready to burst

What is symbolic about that reference?

Both took an adventure

Who is Bilbo Baggins?

Character from the book the Hobbit

What does "Red Sox closer" mean?

Closing Pitcher, Wins games

What happens to Trisha's mental state after her new discovery?

Content

What saying of her mother's did she use to calm herself?

Count your blessings

What does Trisha in the forest after the three figures have visited her?

Deer guts, clawed tree

What saying does Trisha recall her Gramma McFarland using?

Don't break your fool neck

What word does Trisha say that make her feel superior? Why does it make her feel this way?

Duck with an F

When Trisha thinks of a helicopter coming in and saving her like in M.A.S.H. the cold voice comes in and tells her she'll never even be inbarned. What word should she have used instead of "inbarned"

Embalmed

What does Trisha say the poncho reminds her of now?

Everything that has gone wrong

What happens to Trisha as she tries to use the great outdoors as her personal restroom?

Falls in her own mess

The flashback concerning Tom Gordon is fact or fantasy?

Fantasy

What does the second character look like?

Father

Why is Trisha's crying getting shorter and lighter?

Feels a little better

Who does the first white robed figure claim to represent?

God of Tom Gordon

Why does Trisha get angry at the second white figure?

He can't help her

Why did Pete hate the new hometown?

He got bullied a lot

What does running top speed toward the precipice represent?

Helplessness

Describe Trisha's dream.

Her dad is being mean to her. Cellar has wasps coming out of it

What is the Appalachian Trail?

Hiking trail from Georgia to Maine

What does the sudden drop off to a valley represent?

How close she is too danger

Which TV character does Trisha compare herself to when she has mud all over face?

I Love Lucy

"The little clearing was filled with moonlight, cold and lucid, strong enough to cast firm shadow beside her and put ash-bright sparkles on the water of her little stream."

Imagery

"....but she looked anyway, her swollen, itchy face and up cast eyes solemn."

Imagery/Hyperbole

What is symbolic about the mosquito whining in her ear?

It has teeth

Why ca;; this portion of the book Pre-game? What is it referring to that occurs in other novels?

Leading up to what will happen. Prologue

What is ironic about "She could think like a kid again, once she was out of the woods."

Looking for her

How did Trisha react to the idea of a "fuss" to find her?

Makes her feel guilty

How is the discussion related to Trisha's experiences in the woods?

Mazzerole has been arrested

What is the false lead that the police receive about Trisha?

Mazzerole, a pedophile had abducted her

"The object in the sky overhead was a slightly misshapen silver stone almost too bright to look at...."

Metaphor

Describe the balance between safety and danger? What does Trisha's knowledge and surprise suggest?

More Danger than safety. She is smart, but still 9

Who does the first figure resemble? Why would Stephen King use this character?

Mr. Boak & important figure

Which fictional character does Trisha compare herself to as she dips her hand through her new stockpile of food?

Mr. Scrooge with money

What is Trisha's mind set at the beginning of this chapter?

Neck hurts but she is hopeful

Does Trisha still believe that she will be saved?

No

On second thought, what does Trisha of the moonlight?

No

What does Trisha's resistance to the vision of falling represent?

Not giving up

The fact that this inning is divided into a top and bottom implies what?

One nature will win & one Trisha will win

How does Trisha know she's losing weight?

Pants keep falling down

After Trisha reapplies her mud-mask, she experiences another flashback. What was it about?

Pepsi & her putting on makeup

"Tonight's moon was so bright that it had embarrassed all but the brightest stars into invisibility,......"

Personification

What is happening with Trisha's family the night she sleeps in the woods?

Pete is having a nightmare. Parents are having sex

What is a Shaker village?

Rebuilt historic town

Before she turned off the Walkman at 3:30, what did she hear announced that gave her something to live for?

Red Socks game

What disappointing news does Trisha receive over the radio?

Red Socks have the day off, search party is smaller

What news revived Trisha?

Red socks win

Trisha couldn't stop her momentum; What does that represent?

She can't save herself

What small victory does Trisha experience as she is crossing the swamp?

She eats a few fiddleheads

How is the comparable to a ball game?

She is making a comeback

Describe Trisha's physical state at the beginning of Inning Six.

She is starring, dehydrated, sick, unhealthy

What does her inner voice say to her about becoming Pete's age?

She might never make it that far

How does Trisha contradict the feelings of self-doubt?

She retraces her steps

Trisha sees a new bunch of checkerberries. What happens when she reaches them? Are they real?

She sees doe & Yes

How did her own voice and tears affect her?

She starts screaming for help

What does the saying mean? "Sneakers are fine for the path?"

She was ready for something else

What is the secret to closing a baseball game? How will that help Trisha?

Showing that you are better

"It's dark as the inside of a cow out here."

Simile

Why was this inning split in titles? How is this comparable to a baseball game?

So the other team gets a turn

What was Trisha's lesson today regarding exploring or independence?

Stay on the path

What awakened Trisha from the faint?

Storm. Water dripping from the sky

How does her father explain God?

Subaudible

Why does the second white robed figure claim to be?

Subaudible

Trisha sees two white butterflies and one black or dark brown butterfly. What do these butterflies symbolize?

Subaudible, God of Tom Gordon, Wasps

What is on instead of a Red Sox game?

Talk show

What do you think is coming to watch her each night? Is it friend or enemy?

The Creeper

Why does the being he represents, not come one his own?

The God is too bust to care

How is the book organized?

The innings in a baseball game

What is the significance of Trisha thinking of other family members like her grandmothers?

They are close to death & so is she

What does the cold scary voice inside Trisha's head tell her bout fear and predators (animals that eat other animals)?

They can smell fear so they are coming for you

What is the Trisha's assessment of her mother and brother and the relationship they have with her?

They don't care about her

Trisha doesn't want to leave the river for what reason?

They have bonded

What realization did she make to describe herself as invisible ?

They were ignoring her

Why did she leave the trail without her mother and brother knowing?

They wouldn't listen to her

Give at least one explanation for her dream

Thinking no one cares

What does Trisha thing she might die of now?

Thirst

What is Trisha's name for the cold voice that comes from within herself?

Tough tootsie voice

Who is wins Inning One?

Trisha

Who are the two opponents?

Trisha & Nature

Explain the irony of Trisha wanting to tell mom not to treat Pete like a kindergartener.

Trisha is a 9 year old

What made the bluff friendly now?

Using it to find her way

Trisha found water to drink. What affect is the water having on her?

Vomit & Diarrhea

What does having no bug spray represent?

Vulnerability

What rediscovery cheers up Trisha after the rationed snack?

Walkman

Explain the reference "Condition yellow to condition red."

Warning to Angry

What makes up the head of the third figure?

Wasps

What is Trisha's Mom's advise about bugs in the woods?

Wave them away and don't swat them

How were her mom and brother reacting to her absence when Trisha thought of this?

Went to the van

On page 109 the book says that Trisha's hope began to dissipate. What does dissipate mean what contributes to this feeling?

When she sees the swamp, running out of supplies