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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 141-190.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Louise describe as being bad with people?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Elgin.
(c) Herself.
(d) The narrator.

3. What does Jacqueline provide most for the narrator?
(a) An appearance put on for family and friends.
(b) Cleaning and cooking.
(c) Sex.
(d) Companionship.

4. What does Louise say about seeking treatment?
(a) It's not necessary.
(b) She needs it but would rather die.
(c) She has already been in treatment.
(d) She needs it but has no money.

5. What does Louise ask the narrator when telling him or her about Elgin?
(a) If their relationship will include children.
(b) If their relationship will include marriage.
(c) If they have a chance of lasting.
(d) If their relationship will include living together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elgin's religion?

2. How does Elgin grow throughout the novel?

3. Who ends up being at the cottage when the narrator returns from London?

4. Who convinces the narrator to leave Louise?

5. What relationship does the reader fear the narrator will have with Louise?

(see the answer key)

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