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1. Who is Taylor Birch and what does she post to Facebook, as Vanessa discovers at the opening of the novel?

Taylor Birch is one of Vanessa's former classmates. In a public Facebook post, she accuses Jacob Strane, her former teacher, of assault.

2. According to Strane on page 4, why might he be found guilty of assault?

Strane says that he might be found guilty of assault because the term assault is meaningless and could refer to anything. He thinks the hysteria surrounding the #MeToo Movement could take his actions and twist them into something bad.

3. What does Vanessa indicate about her memories involving Strane on page 7?

Vanessa indicates her memories involving Strane are incomplete and hazy. Her memories do not align with what Strane says is true.

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

Ruby is Vanessa's therapist. Together, she and Vanessa discuss how abusers can hide in plain sight. Vanessa says that it is because everyone turns a blind eye to their abuse.

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