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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Vanessa on page 9, why are abusers able to hide?
(a) Because they threaten their victims.
(b) Because everyone turns a blind eye.
(c) Because they are pillars of society.
(d) Because they blend in so well.

3. How does Vanessa feel after complying with Strane’s requestion page 133?
(a) Overcome with rage.
(b) Overcome with fear.
(c) Overcome with confusion.
(d) Overcome with disgust.

4. What is the first name of Mr. Strane, the teacher who is being accused of assault at the start of the novel?
(a) James.
(b) Justin.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Jonathan.

5. How does Vanessa describe her mind as she and Strane first kiss on page 82?
(a) Remembering the past.
(b) Sinking to her feet.
(c) As far away.
(d) In the moment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vanessa’s mother see on page 184 that confirms the truth of the relationship between Vanessa and Strane?

2. According to Strane on page 38, what poem reminds him of Vanessa?

3. How old was Strane when he met Vanessa, as revealed on page 5?

4. How does Strane react to the thought of returning to the classroom, as revealed on page 106?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What indications are given to the reader that illustrate Vanessa’s lack of agency during her first sexual encounter?

2. Who is Janine Bailey and why does she contact Vanessa?

3. What does Vanessa tell her mother about Jacob on page 135, and how does her mother respond?

4. Who is Jenny and what does the reader learn about her (and subsequently about Vanessa) on page 12?

5. Who is Ruby and what does she and Vanessa discuss about abusers on page 9?

6. What psychological phenomenon happens to Vanessa when Strane first initiates physical contact on page 45?

7. Who testifies to Mrs. Giles that Strane and Vanessa have been having an affair? How does Vanessa respond?

8. Why does Jenny approach Vanessa in the winter of their sophomore year? How does Vanessa respond?

9. What happens at the Halloween dance on page 62?

10. According to Strane following Vanessa’s conversation with Jenny, what would happen to Vanessa if anyone found out about their affair?

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