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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Strane on page 4, what is the word “assault”?
(a) A meaningless term.
(b) A consequential term.
(c) An unintelligible term.
(d) A valid term.

2. What is the name of the lake by Vanessa’s home, as revealed on page 20?
(a) Whalesback Lake.
(b) Squam Lake.
(c) Lake Sunapee.
(d) Lake Willoughby.

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

4. How does Strane’s behavior reflect an agitated state of mind on page 83?
(a) He rapidly blinks his eyes.
(b) He trips.
(c) His knocks over his water.
(d) His hands tremble.

5. Who is the new teacher acting as dorm parent for Vanessa’s dorm, as revealed on page 15?
(a) Ms. Thompson.
(b) Ms. Taylor.
(c) Ms. Turner.
(d) Ms. Tucker.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the novel begins, Vanessa is compulsively reading what?

2. What is the name of Vanessa’s former best friend, as revealed on page 12?

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

4. What does Vanessa text Strane on page 59?

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

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