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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 320-369.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the lake by Vanessa’s home, as revealed on page 20?
(a) Whalesback Lake.
(b) Squam Lake.
(c) Lake Sunapee.
(d) Lake Willoughby.

2. What type of men populate the literature in Plough’s seminar class, as explained on page 321?
(a) Adoring men.
(b) Monstrous men.
(c) Hideous men.
(d) Dutiful men.

3. According to Vanessa on page 322, what does she now lack that teenage Vanessa once had?
(a) Courage.
(b) Fear.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Apathy.

4. When an article about Strane appears in a Portland newspaper on page 148, how many students have now accused Strane of abuse?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Strane on page 270, what is Vanessa reluctant to do?

2. According to Jenny on age 163, who once warned her about Strane?

3. How old is Vanessa as the novel begins?

4. In what type of office does Taylor work?

5. According to Strane on page 178, what is the only way for Vanessa to have a successful future?

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