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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elgin ask Louise after he learns the truth?
(a) If she will have a child with him.
(b) If she will divorce him.
(c) If she will move out of the house.
(d) If she will move away with him.

2. Which of the following describes Elgin and Louise's marriage?
(a) They lack internal affection.
(b) They lack physical affection.
(c) They don't spend any time together anymore.
(d) They lack compassion for anybody except themselves.

3. According to the narrator, what is the end of passion?
(a) Children.
(b) Love.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Old age.

4. Which of the following does the narrator most likely feel about infidelity?
(a) Infidelity is acceptable.
(b) Infidelity is only okay for the narrator and his or her lovers.
(c) Infidelity is immoral.
(d) Infidelity makes the narrator angry but the narrator enjoys being devious.

5. Why is it significant that Louise and the narrator go on vacation?
(a) They get married.
(b) They build memories.
(c) They learn more about each other.
(d) They learn to truly appreciate each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. At whose house do the narrator and Louise carry on an affair?

2. According to the narrator, who would appreciate an affair?

3. After fighting with Jacqueline, who does the narrator go to?

4. How does the narrator describe having an affair?

5. How does Louise react to the narrator's act of violence?

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