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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the narrator's ultimate goal?
(a) For Louise to pursue her dreams.
(b) For Elgin to make Louise happy.
(c) To find fulfillment in work.
(d) For Louise to be healthy and safe.

2. Where does the narrator get a job in the country?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) School.
(c) Bar.
(d) Library.

3. At whose house do the narrator and Louise carry on an affair?
(a) Jacqueline's.
(b) Elgin's parent's.
(c) Elgin's.
(d) The narrator's ex-lover's.

4. Who promises to keep the narrator informed about Louise's condition?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Louise's doctor.
(c) Elgin.
(d) Louise.

5. Which of the following causes a rift between Elgin and his parents?
(a) Elgin married a woman who is not Jewish.
(b) Elgin did not have children with his wife.
(c) Elgin did not become a doctor.
(d) Elgin married a Jewish woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of facility does Elgin say can help Louise?

2. According to the narrator, how many married women have affairs?

3. Which of the following is a theme in the novel?

4. What does Louise ask the narrator when telling him or her about Elgin?

5. What does Elgin ask Louise after he learns the truth?

(see the answer key)

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