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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, how many married women have affairs?
(a) All of them.
(b) Less than 10 percent of them.
(c) Half of them.
(d) A quarter of them.

2. Why is the narrator dating Jacqueline?
(a) The narrator wants to avoid getting hurt.
(b) The narrator feels bad for her.
(c) The narrator wants to get revenge on Jacqueline.
(d) The narrator loves her.

3. According to the narrator, why do married women have affairs?
(a) Women are forced into marriage.
(b) Relationships become boring.
(c) Long-term relationships are no longer possible.
(d) Men are not able to please women.

4. What do vague elements in the story allow the reader to focus on?
(a) Emotive language.
(b) Plot.
(c) Characterization.
(d) Symbolism.

5. How does the narrator view Jacqueline?
(a) Angry.
(b) Out of shape.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Steady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Jacqueline married to?

2. What is most significant about the narrator?

3. What is Louise's last name?

4. Who did the narrator date immediately after Bathsheba?

5. What does Louise refuse to accept from the narrator?

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