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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 54-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which best describes the narrator's reliability?
(a) The narrator is not reliable, and he or she admits it.
(b) The narrator's judgement is affected by the past.
(c) The narrator is completely unreliable.
(d) The narrator is reliable.

3. Why does the narrator tell so many women that he or she loves them?
(a) It is easy for the narrator.
(b) The narrator enjoys deceit.
(c) The narrator genuinely loved them.
(d) The narrator loves all women.

4. Who was Jacqueline married to?
(a) A writer.
(b) A dentist.
(c) A painter.
(d) A professor.

5. How does the narrator answer Louise's question about the future of their relationship?
(a) That it is not important at this point.
(b) That it's impossible to know at this point.
(c) That only Jacqueline stands in the way
(d) That only Elgin stands in the way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elgin feel about Louise finding sexual fulfillment elsewhere?

2. How did Elgin's mother die?

3. Which of the following best describes Elgin's parents?

4. What explains Louise's easy affection for the narrator?

5. Before learning the truth, what did Jacqueline think her relationship with the narrator was?

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