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

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

3. According to Strane on page 178, what is the only way for Vanessa to have a successful future?
(a) He must remain innocent.
(b) He must remain a secret.
(c) He must remain calm.
(d) He must remain aloof.

4. Who is the new teacher acting as dorm parent for Vanessa’s dorm, as revealed on page 15?
(a) Ms. Tucker.
(b) Ms. Thompson.
(c) Ms. Turner.
(d) Ms. Taylor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Vanessa’s favorite recording artist, as revealed on page 14?

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

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

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

5. Who approaches Vanessa after Christmas break having heard rumors of Vanessa’s affair with Strane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What novel does Strane give Vanessa and what effect does it have on Vanessa?

2. Who is Dolores Haze and what does she represent to Vanessa, as explained on page 76?

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

4. Why does Ms. Thompson email Strane? How does Vanessa discover this email?

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

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

7. What odd request does Strane make a Vanessa on page 133? How does she respond?

8. What happens to Vanessa psychologically during her first kiss with Strane on page 83?

9. What club does Vanessa join? Why? Whom does she meet there?

10. Who speaks with Vanessa during the field trip to Quebec and what does this person tell her?

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