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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. Lancelot's family has deep roots in what region of the US?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, in Lancelot's story, what was Margot's job on the rainy night?

3. Who is Anna?

4. What happened when Lancelot joined into the dinner conversation in Chapter 5?

5. After dinner, Lancelot checked in again on his daughter and ignored what, once again?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Elgin think he is going to the Holiday Inn?

2. What is Lancelot's design for a new world?

3. What was Margot doing the summer Siobhan was conceived?

4. When Lancelot went to say goodnight to Siobhan and Tex, what did Tex pester Lancelot about?

5. Why is Lancelot telling his story to Harry?

6. As the story continues, what does Lancelot lose touch with?

7. What does Elgin report about Margot's night at the Holiday Inn?

8. What is the difference between Lancelot's attraction to each wife?

9. When does Lancelot claim to remember why he is in the hospital?

10. How did Lancelot feel about Lucy's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book to support your answer, explain whether neglect is a theme of the book, and how it is used.

Essay Topic 2

Based on evidence from the book. explain why Lancelot is not a reliable narrator.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of love dealt with in this story? Give at least three examples from the book to support your answer.

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