If you were sent to boot camp would you survive? Why or why not?
Who escaped camp with Garret?
His friends Pauly and Sarah.
Why wasn’t it right for the boy to disobey and go to the tunnel?
The boy could've very easily died without his mom knowing. You should always listen to your parents.
What do you think is key to survival?
Answers such as shelter, warmth, food, water, etc
Explain why Garret was sent to camp.
He didn't listen to his parents and he was dating his teacher.
If the boy died in the tunnel would it make the story a cliffhanger?
Since the story was in the boys point of view it would have ended as a cliffhanger because we wouldn't have known what came next.
Imagine you were sent to boot camp, what would you do?
Different answers. Escape, disobey, behave, listen, etc.
What should Garret have done differently when escaping?
He should not have gone back to save Rebecca and Harry.
Does the boy deserve a punishment for going to the tunnel?
Yes he does because his mom told no to going to the ocean.
How would you handle survivor's guilt?
Know it's not my fault I survived or feel very guilty and not forget it
What would’ve happened if Garret would’ve gotten away?
Lake Harmony would've sent people out looking for him. He would've made it into Canada and more than likely been safe while finding his parents.
Why do you think the boy wanted to go to the tunnel?
What is the right thing to do in a life-or-death situation?
Think about your options and do not act too fast without thought.
What did Garret gain from escaping Lake Harmony?
Since he got caught he didn't gain anything but eventually, his parents found out and they came to save him. In the end, he got out and gained a lot from it.
Did the boy tell his mom the truth about what he was doing?
No, he only said he could hold his breath for a very long time not that he went to the tunnel.