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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Vanessa being seeing a therapist, as revealed on page 8?
(a) To work through her emotions surrounding the breakup with her ex.
(b) To work through her emotions surrounding the relationship with Strane.
(c) To work through her emotions surrounding the estrangement of her mother.
(d) To work through her emotions surrounding the death of her father.

2. What does Vanessa receive in the mail in the wake of Strane’s death?
(a) Strane's last will and testament.
(b) A letter confessing his sins.
(c) Strane's copy of Lolita.
(d) A package containing objects from their time together.

3. How does Vanessa attempt to avoid having sex with Strane on page 102?
(a) By citing her nausea.
(b) By citing her menstrual cycle.
(c) By citing a fear of pregnancy.
(d) By citing her confusion.

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

5. How does Vanessa describe the word “survivor” on page 232?
(a) As disdainful.
(b) As cavalier.
(c) As esoteric.
(d) As patronizing.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Vanessa on page 259, how does she feel about publicly sharing her story?

2. How does Vanessa describe her relationship with Strane on page 192?

3. What is the name of the freelance journalist who contacts Vanessa on page 112?

4. What is the first name of Mr. Strane, the teacher who is being accused of assault at the start of the novel?

5. According to Strane on page 157, what will happen by July?

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