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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 gift does Strane give to Vanessa when she first visits his home on page 95?
(a) A set of children's dolls.
(b) A set of children's socks.
(c) A set of children's jewelry.
(d) A set of children’s pajamas.

2. On page 76, Vanessa compares herself to which literary character?
(a) Annabel Leigh.
(b) Humbert Humbert.
(c) Clare Quilty.
(d) Dolores Haze.

3. What object does Vanessa watch when Strane first initiates contact with her, as explained on page 45?
(a) A red bird.
(b) A red balloon.
(c) A red bus.
(d) A red bicycle.

4. What does Vanessa think about her memories from high school, as she reveals on page 7?
(a) They are fleeting and dark.
(b) They are stark and clear.
(c) They are limpid and diaphanous.
(d) They are shadowy and incomplete.

5. According to Vanessa on page 9, why are abusers able to hide?
(a) Because they threaten their victims.
(b) Because they blend in so well.
(c) Because they are pillars of society.
(d) Because everyone turns a blind eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Vanessa on page 5, what did Strane love about a teenage Vanessa?

2. What does Vanessa tell her ex-boyfriend about the allegations against Strane?

3. What is Vanessa’s last name?

4. How old is Vanessa as the novel begins?

5. What club does Vanessa join during her sophomore year of high school?

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