Question

I b. This went on until July. But I was still not satisfied. I was not sure that all the terror had left . So, I went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off dock at Trigg's Island, and swam two miles across the lake to Stamp Act Island I swam the crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, and back stroke. Only once did face under and saw terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my nothing but bottomless water. The old sensation returned in miniature. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The writer, Douglas, became hydrophobic (fear of water) since childhood.

Explanation:

• The fear was so strong that he could never get out of it even after so many years.  
• He decided to overcome his fears and joined swimming classes.  
• his instructor was very kind who taught Douglas how to swim.
• Though he learned swimming but was not satisfied if he had overcome his fear completely.