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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. What did the item in Lancelot's father's sock drawer seem to prove?

2. What did Elgin report that he did see at the hotel?

3. Where was Lancelot's wife the summer his daughter was conceived?

4. Who does the girl next door remind Lancelot of?

5. How does Lancelot say the girl next door is like Lucy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Lancelot feel when Raine flirted with him?

2. Does Lancelot believe Elgin, that Margot is faithful to him?

3. Why would Elgin do anything for Lancelot?

4. How did Lancelot know the Grand Kleagle and what did he do to him?

5. How does Lancelot appear to be growing more unstable as the story continues?

6. Who is Elgin?

7. What happened to Lancelot's job when he married Margot?

8. What happened to Lancelot's first wife?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Why is Lancelot obsessed with infidelity? Give three examples of how this obsession manifests itself in the story.

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of Merlin's character? What does he symbolize? What is his role? Use examples from the book in support of your answer.

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