2. In what grade was Vanessa when Strane had his vasectomy, as revealed on page 226?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

3. According to Vanessa on page 270, she has become a voracious consumer of what type of stories?
(a) Romance between a young teacher and an older student.
(b) Romance between an adult and a child.
(c) Romance between a man and a woman.
(d) Romance between two children.

4. According to Vanessa on page 265, what did her teenage self do to Strane?
(a) Tortured him.
(b) Neglected him.
(c) Comforted him.
(d) Abandoned him.

5. How does Strane describe the allegations against him on page 187?
(a) As having no compassion.
(b) As having no logic.
(c) As having no cure.
(d) As having no understanding.

6. According to Vanessa on page 269, why does she lack relationships outside of Strane?
(a) Because she is too acerbic.
(b) Because she is too funny.
(c) Because she is too obsessive.
(d) Because she is too studious.

7. What does Taylor Birch do for a living?
(a) She is a writer.
(b) She is a teacher.
(c) She is an accountant.
(d) She is an architect.

8. Who contacts Vanessa in the spring of 2002?
(a) Jesse.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Mrs. Giles.
(d) Mrs. Antonova.

9. According to Vanessa on page 319, what does Vanessa believe about her role in Strane’s abuse of other girls?
(a) She believes she understands his actions.
(b) She believes she is free from blame.
(c) She believes she could have stopped him.
(d) She believes he never hurt anyone.

10. How does Strane describe his students on page 358?
(a) As deceitful.
(b) As impassive.
(c) As unbearable.
(d) As unacceptable.

11. According to Vanessa on page 279, what has Strane never subjected her to?
(a) Fear.
(b) Worry.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Humiliation.

12. When Vanessa sees Strane on page 274, she must push away thoughts of what?
(a) His unattractive appearance.
(b) His predatory thoughts.
(c) His adoring kisses.
(d) His unclean desires.

13. What is subject of the papers Strane sends to Vanessa on page 326?
(a) His childhood traumas.
(b) His letters to Vanessa.
(c) His other allegations.
(d) Her expulsion from Browick.

14. How does Strane’s voice sound when he calls Vanessa on page 187?
(a) Strident.
(b) Sweeping.
(c) Strong.
(d) Shaky.

15. According to Vanessa on page 259, how does she feel about publicly sharing her story?
(a) Backed into a corner.
(b) Frozen in the dark.
(c) Pushed into a crisis.
(d) Pulled into the spotlight.