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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 185-265.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What loss does Strane lament on page 54?
(a) The loss of his income.
(b) The loss of his self-worth.
(c) The loss of his reputation.
(d) The loss of his home.

2. According to Vanessa on page 5, how did Strane once refer to a teenage Vanessa?
(a) As his soul mate.
(b) As his tempting mistress.
(c) As his guardian angel.
(d) As his twin flame.

3. What strikes Vanessa about Strane’s appearance on page 54?
(a) He appears alarmingly ill.
(b) He appears alarmingly older.
(c) He appears alarmingly depressed.
(d) He appears alarmingly happy.

4. During the field trip taken in the winter of Vanessa’s sophomore year, who tells Vanessa her affair with Strane is incredibly stupid?
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Jesse.

5. What Nabokov novel does Strane give Vanessa before Thanksgiving break?
(a) Pnin.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Pale Fire.
(d) The Gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Vanessa encounter Strane during the Halloween dance on page 62?

2. How does Vanessa feel after complying with Strane’s requestion page 133?

3. According to Vanessa on page 265, what did her teenage self do to Strane?

4. How old was Vanessa when she met Strane, as on page 5?

5. According to Vanessa on page 246, what did Strane steal from her?

(see the answer key)

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