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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 266-319.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. To what college is Vanessa accepted in the spring of 2002?
(a) Amherst College.
(b) Atlantica College.
(c) Babson College.
(d) Emerson College.

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

5. Who approaches Vanessa after Christmas break having heard rumors of Vanessa’s affair with Strane?
(a) Jesse.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Ruby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the site of Strane’s death, as revealed on page 198?

2. How does Strane’s voice sound when he calls Vanessa on page 187?

3. Why did Vanessa being seeing a therapist, as revealed on page 8?

4. According to Vanessa on page 270, what is the difference between rape and sex?

5. What has Vanessa’s mother taken from her room following her expulsion from Browick?

(see the answer key)

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