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Chapter 3. Deep Water

Chapter 3 discusses William Douglas's journey to overcome his fear of water, which stemmed from traumatic experiences in his childhood, including being thrown into a pool and nearly drowning. He sought professional help and underwent six months of intensive swimming training to conquer his phobia. Ultimately, Douglas tested his newfound skills at Lake Wentworth, confirming that he had successfully overcome his fear of water.

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Chapter 3. Deep Water

Chapter 3 discusses William Douglas's journey to overcome his fear of water, which stemmed from traumatic experiences in his childhood, including being thrown into a pool and nearly drowning. He sought professional help and underwent six months of intensive swimming training to conquer his phobia. Ultimately, Douglas tested his newfound skills at Lake Wentworth, confirming that he had successfully overcome his fear of water.

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Chapter 3.

Deep Water

Important Questions Short Answer Type Questions (3-4 Marks)

Question 1.

How did Douglas finally get rid of the fear he had of water? (Delhi 2009)

Answer:

The terror that seized Douglas because of his misadventure with water twice was so intense that he
sought professional help to overcome this fear. He engaged a swimming instructor who gave him
intensive training for six months to ensure he overcame his fear of water which he eventually did.

Question 2.

How did the incident at the YMCA pool affect Douglas? (All India 2009)

Answer:

Douglas, a ten year old boy, was standing alone at the YMCA pool when a big bully of a boy picked him
up and tossed him into the deep end and at once he was at the bottom of the pool. Though he did
manage to come up with extreme difficulty, he could never again go back to the pool. He started fearing
and avoiding water. Whenever he went near water a haunting terror would seize him.

Question 3.

Why was Douglas keen to overcome his fear of water? (All India 2009)

Answer:

Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because this phobia had ruined his fishing trips.
Moreover, he had also never been able to enjoy water sports like canoeing, boating, and swimming. He
was determined to get an instructor and learn swimming to get over his fear of water.

Question 4.

When Douglas realised that he was sinking, how did he plan to save himself? (Delhi 2010)

Answer:

When Douglas realised he was sinking he was frightened out of his wits and it was then that he decided
to make a big jump and come up to the surface. He thought of lying flat on water for some time and
then to paddle to the edge of the pool.

Question 5.

What did Douglas experience as he went down to the bottom of the pool for the first time? (Delhi 2010)
Answer:

When Douglas is pushed into the pool, he at once goes to the bottom of the pool. The nine feet deep
pool appears like ninety feet to him. He feels a sense of acute uneasiness and as if his lungs are ready to
burst. Despite feeling absolutely suffocated he makes desperate efforts for survival.

Question 6.

What sort of terror seized Douglas as he went down the water with a yellow glow? How could he feel
that he was still alive? (Delhi 2010)

Answer:

When Douglas went down the water with a yellow glow it was a nightmarish experience for him. His legs
were almost paralysed, his lungs were aching and his head was throbbing. He felt the thumping of his
heart and the pounding in his head and these made him realize that he was still alive.

Question 7.

Why did William Douglas develop aversion to the water when he was three or four years old? (Comptt.
Delhi 2010)

Answer:

William Douglas developed an aversion to water when he was three or four years old. He stood at a
beach with his father when a wave Swept over him and knocked him down. He was buried under water
and became breathless. He was petrified and developed a permanent fear for water.

Question 8.

What misadventure did William Douglas experience at the YMCA pool? (Comptt. All India 2010)

Answer:

A misadventure at the YMCA pool wherein Douglas was thrown into the deeper end of the pool by a big
boy made Douglas afraid of water. He went down into the water three times but failed to come up.
Though he was ultimately saved, a terror of water developed in him as his lungs filled with water. His
head throbbed and his legs felt paralysed thus making him fear water permanently.

Question 9.

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water? (Delhi 2011)

Answer:

Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because this phobia had ruined his fishing trips.
Moreover, he had also never been able to enjoy water sports like canoeing, boating, and swimming. He
was determined to get an instructor and learn swimming to get over his fear of water.
Question 10.

Why did Douglas go to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire? (Delhi 2011)

Answer:

Douglas went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire to test whether he still had any fear of water. After
his vigorous swimming practice he was still not very sure if his terror for water had left him. So he
wanted to try out his swimming skills at Lake Wentworth. He dived into the lake and only after
swimming across the shore and back did he feel certain his terror of water had fled.

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