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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 87-139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following causes a rift between Elgin and his parents?
(a) Elgin married a woman who is not Jewish.
(b) Elgin did not become a doctor.
(c) Elgin did not have children with his wife.
(d) Elgin married a Jewish woman.

2. What happens when the narrator becomes so obsessed with Louise?
(a) The narrator is arrested.
(b) Work becomes impossible for the narrator.
(c) The narrator forgets to pay rent.
(d) The narrator begins taking medications

3. What explains Louise's easy affection for the narrator?
(a) Her relationship with herself.
(b) Her relationship with her father.
(c) Her relationship with Elgin.
(d) Her relationship with Jacqueline.

4. How does Louise view Elgin?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Cold.
(c) Purposely hurtful.
(d) Compassionate.

5. Which of the following types of literary devices are present in the novel?
(a) Iambic Pentameter.
(b) Anthromorphism.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Irony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do vague elements in the story allow the reader to focus on?

2. Which of the following did Inge actively object to?

3. Which of the following states does it seem that the narrator likes, becoming apparent after the narrator moves?

4. Which of the following does the narrator most likely feel about infidelity?

5. Which of the following describes Elgin and Louise's marriage?

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