  For small $\epsilon>0$, the system $\dot x = \epsilon$, $\dot z =
h(x,z,\epsilon)z$, with $h(x,0,0)<0$ for $x<0$ and $h(x,0,0)>0$ for $x>0$,
admits solutions that approach the $x$-axis while $x<0$ and are repelled from
it when $x>0$. The limiting attraction and repulsion points are given by the
well-known entry-exit function. For $h(x,z,\epsilon)z$ replaced by
$h(x,z,\epsilon)z^2$, we explain this phenomenon using geometric singular
perturbation theory. We also show that the linear case can be reduced to the
quadratic case, and we discuss the smoothness of the return map to the line
$z=z_0$, $z_0>0$, in the limit $\epsilon\to0$.
