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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can the reader infer about Elgin before the narrator moves?
(a) Elgin wants to get revenge for the narrator's indiscretion.
(b) Elgin would like to kill Louise.
(c) Elgin would like the narrator to die.
(d) Elgin loves Louise despite everything.

2. Upon moving to the country, what does the narrator begin to study?
(a) Human body.
(b) Russian.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Writing.

3. Why does Louise finally decide to leave Elgin?
(a) She thinks it's the best decision for everybody.
(b) He physically abuses her.
(c) She can't stand to be with him one more night.
(d) He mentally beats her down.

4. How does the narrator describe having an affair?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Vital to society.
(c) Easy.
(d) Exciting.

5. How does the narrator feel about one day marrying Louise?
(a) The narrator fears marrying Louise.
(b) The narrator wants to marry Louise.
(c) The narrator does not believe in any marriage.
(d) The narrator thinks Louise has more to benefit from marriage than the narrator does.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bill does the narrator pay for a full year before moving?

2. Which of the following types of literary devices are present in the novel?

3. Why is the narrator dating Jacqueline?

4. What did Elgin study?

5. When did the narrator's relationship with Jacqueline stop expanding?

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