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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel begins, Vanessa is compulsively reading what?
(a) A Twitter post.
(b) A Facebook post.
(c) A blog post.
(d) An Instagram post.

2. What costume does Vanessa wear to the Halloween dance on page 62?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A devil.
(c) A vampire.
(d) A kitten.

3. When Strane and Vanessa first engage in physical contact on page 101, how does Vanessa describe her behavior?
(a) As passionate.
(b) As informed.
(c) As enthusiastic.
(d) As robotic.

4. To what does Strane compare Vanessa’s hair on page 33?
(a) A bonfire.
(b) A maple leaf.
(c) A candle's flame.
(d) A beating heart.

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

6. What is the name of Vanessa’s former best friend, as revealed on page 12?
(a) Janie.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Josie.
(d) Julie.

7. According to Vanessa on page 169, who has a vendetta against Strane?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Jesse.
(c) The school.
(d) Her mother.

8. What strikes Vanessa about Strane’s appearance on page 54?
(a) He appears alarmingly older.
(b) He appears alarmingly happy.
(c) He appears alarmingly depressed.
(d) He appears alarmingly ill.

9. Why does Vanessa’s mother reject the idea that Vanessa is sexually active, as she explains on page 135?
(a) Because Vanessa isn't on birth control.
(b) Because Vanessa is a good girl.
(c) Because Browick students are supervised.
(d) Because Vanessa knows better.

10. What is the name of Vanessa’s favorite recording artist, as revealed on page 14?
(a) Regina Spektor.
(b) PJ Harvey.
(c) Tori Amos.
(d) Fiona Apple.

11. What is the name of Vanessa’s therapist, as revealed on page 8?
(a) Ruby.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Regina.
(d) Rita.

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

13. Who testifies against Vanessa on page 173?
(a) Jesse.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Mrs. Thompson.
(d) Jenny.

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

15. What enthralls Strane when he visits Vanessa at home on page 154?
(a) Her library.
(b) Her kitchen.
(c) Her backyard.
(d) Her bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page 91, Strane repeatedly asserts that who is in control of their relationship?

3. According to Vanessa on page 9, why are abusers able to hide?

4. What general safety tool is distributed to the female students on page 16?

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

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