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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 185-265.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the spring of Vanessa’s sophomore year, Strane’s literature class takes a field trip to see the home of which American artist?
(a) John Singer Sargent.
(b) Edward Hopper.
(c) Jackson Pollock.
(d) Andrew Wyeth.

2. What troubled Vanessa’s ex-boyfriend while they were dating, as revealed on page 50?
(a) Vanessa’s continued relationship with Strane.
(b) Vanessa’s addiction issues.
(c) Vanessa’s grief over the loss of her father.
(d) Vanessa's unhappiness over her dead-end job.

3. Where is the site of Strane’s death, as revealed on page 198?
(a) The Penobscot River.
(b) The Norumbega River.
(c) The Merrimack River.
(d) The Kennebec River.

4. During the field trip taken in the winter of Vanessa’s sophomore year, who tells Vanessa her affair with Strane is incredibly stupid?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Jesse.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Jeffrey.

5. According to Vanessa on page 263, what was Strane’s misfortune?
(a) HIs love of Nabokov.
(b) His dark addictions.
(c) Falling in love with her.
(d) His blind faith.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Vanessa feel about Strane’s suicide, as she reveals on page 263?

3. How does Vanessa feel on page 59?

4. Who is the new teacher acting as dorm parent for Vanessa’s dorm, as revealed on page 15?

5. What is one reason teenage girls should not date older men, as Vanessa reasons on page 260?

(see the answer key)

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