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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old was Vanessa when she met Strane, as on page 5?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

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

5. What is the name of the person who has accused a former teacher in the opening chapter of the novel?
(a) Taylor Birch.
(b) Taylor Balsam.
(c) Taylor Beech.
(d) Taylor Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Strane on page 21, the world is made up of endlessly intersecting what?

2. On page 102, what procedure does Strane reveal he has had performed?

3. According to Strane on page 106, why have the charges against Strane been dropped?

4. What strikes Vanessa about Strane’s appearance on page 54?

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

(see the answer key)

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