A thermometer? Maybe inferred on the plane or aircraft that took you over the water. There are many ways
Amy went into labor at home.Joan arrived soon after and began to time her contractions and give gentle massages.Hse assisted Amy and her partner when it was time to leave for the hospital and accompanied them through the birth process.Joan was Amy’s doula.
Answer:
a process performed with numbers
I've never read the book but here are some ideas:
1. Who are the characters introduced so far?
2. What are your first impressions on the characters?
3. What is the point of view used (first person, third-person limited, omniscient, etc)
4. What strategies did the author use to 'hook' the reader into the story in the beginning?
5. What are your predictions for the rest of the story based on what you've read so far?