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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Elgin about Louise's affair with the narrator?

2. Which of the following is Louise's goal?

3. What does Louise refuse to accept from the narrator?

4. Which of the following is most comparable to Jacqueline?

5. What explains Louise's easy affection for the narrator?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think that Jacqueline's character will play a larger role in the novel? Why or why not?

2. According to the narrator, why wouldn't Jacqueline appreciate an affair?

3. Why does Louise refuse the narrator's affection?

4. Is the narrator using Jacqueline? Why or why not?

5. Why is Louise still with Elgin despite his quirks?

6. What has caused a rift between Louise and Elgin?

7. How does the narrator want Louise to treat their relationship?

8. How does the narrator feel about marriage with Louise?

9. How does the narrator justify his or her relationship with Louise?

10. Describe Inge.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the tone change from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel? Why is this important to note? Why does the tone change?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Elgin as a character in this novel. Why is Elgin significant? What is his role in the story? What makes him likable or unlikable? What quote defines him the most?

Essay Topic 3

What are the goals of each of the main characters: Louise, Elgin, the narrator? Does each character achieve their goals? Why or why not?

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