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

2. How does the narrator believe Louise feels about Elgin?
(a) Louise feels passionately about him.
(b) Louise has affection for him.
(c) Louise hates him.
(d) Louise is in danger being with Elgin.

3. Upon moving, why does the narrator begin studying?
(a) To reveal Elgin as a fraud.
(b) To know what Louise is going through.
(c) To tell Louise's story.
(d) To begin working on translations again.

4. According to Louise, what is Elgin best suited for?
(a) Writing.
(b) Being a parent.
(c) Treating patients.
(d) Research.

5. What explains Louise's easy affection for the narrator?
(a) Her relationship with Elgin.
(b) Her relationship with her father.
(c) Her relationship with herself.
(d) Her relationship with Jacqueline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Louise describe as being bad with people?

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

3. According to the narrator, who would never appreciate an affair?

4. Which of the following describes Jacqueline's allure to the narrator?

5. When the narrator goes on a first date with Louise, who is he or she supposed to spend the night with?

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