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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. Which of the following is Louise's goal?

2. According to the narrator, what is the end of passion?

3. Which of the following best describes Elgin's parents?

4. What relationship does the reader fear the narrator will have with Louise?

5. What did Elgin study?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the narrator, why do married women have affairs?

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

3. What is the significance behind not knowing the name and gender of the narrator?

4. What foreshadowing is present in this story?

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

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

7. Does it make sense for Jacqueline to attack Louise? Is it consistent with her character?

8. What is Louise's effect on the narrator?

9. Describe Inge.

10. Describe the relationship between Louise and Elgin.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Gail's role in the novel. Why do you think Gail is significant to the novel's plot? Do you think that Gail's character was necessary? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What do the characters in the novel think about affairs? According to the narrator, what is the nature of an affair? According to the narrator, why would Louise enjoy an affair, but Jacqueline would not?

Essay Topic 3

How do the characters grow throughout the novel? Which character changes the most? Which character changes the least? How do you know?

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