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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 113-184.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the boarding school Vanessa attended as a teenager, as revealed at the start of the novel?
(a) Putney.
(b) Andover.
(c) Browick.
(d) Asheville.

2. According to Jenny on age 163, who once warned her about Strane?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her older sister.
(c) Her advisor.
(d) Her best friend.

3. According to Strane on page 178, what is the only way for Vanessa to have a successful future?
(a) He must remain a secret.
(b) He must remain innocent.
(c) He must remain calm.
(d) He must remain aloof.

4. What club does Vanessa join during her sophomore year of high school?
(a) The Creative Writing Club.
(b) The Journalistic Writing Club.
(c) The Poetry Writing Club.
(d) The Yearbook Club.

5. According to Strane on page 140, what exists inside of both him and Vanessa?
(a) Cold things.
(b) Terrible things.
(c) Frightening things.
(d) Dark things.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students have signed a list stating they are aware of the affair between Strane and Vanessa?

2. How does Vanessa feel after complying with Strane’s requestion page 133?

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

4. According to Strane on page 157, what will happen by July?

5. Who approaches Vanessa after Christmas break having heard rumors of Vanessa’s affair with Strane?

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