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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 47-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first name of Mr. Strane, the teacher who is being accused of assault at the start of the novel?
(a) Justin.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) James.

3. What is the name of Vanessa’s ex-boyfriend, as revealed on page 47?
(a) Ira.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Isaiah.
(d) Ian.

4. How does Vanessa describe her current emotional state to Strane on page 104?
(a) As fine.
(b) As traumatized.
(c) As overwhelmed.
(d) As confused.

5. How does Vanessa react to her first sexual encounter, as revealed on page 102?
(a) She throws up.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She sobs uncontrollably.
(d) She laughs uncontrollably.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Reading the Nabokov novel has convinced Vanessa of what, as she explains on page 76?

3. How does Vanessa feel on page 59?

4. Whose dog does Vanessa walk in order to go past Strane’s house?

5. How old is Vanessa as the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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