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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the narrator becomes so obsessed with Louise?
(a) The narrator begins taking medications
(b) The narrator is arrested.
(c) Work becomes impossible for the narrator.
(d) The narrator forgets to pay rent.

2. Why did Elgin end up sending the narrator away?
(a) To make sure the narrator was being true to Louise.
(b) To hurt Louise physically.
(c) To have another chance with Louise.
(d) To get revenge.

3. What does Louise admit about her disorder?
(a) She has no idea what Elgin is talking about.
(b) She does have a disorder and is waiting for test results.
(c) She is dying.
(d) She denies having health conditions.

4. What can the reader infer about Elgin before the narrator moves?
(a) Elgin wants to get revenge for the narrator's indiscretion.
(b) Elgin would like to kill Louise.
(c) Elgin would like the narrator to die.
(d) Elgin loves Louise despite everything.

5. Why does Louise finally decide to leave Elgin?
(a) She thinks it's the best decision for everybody.
(b) She can't stand to be with him one more night.
(c) He physically abuses her.
(d) He mentally beats her down.

6. Where does the narrator go in an attempt to find comfort in the countryside?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Graveyard.
(c) Church.
(d) Group therapy.

7. Who does the narrator believe is waiting for him or her in the cottage upon returning?
(a) The narrator's boss.
(b) Jacqueline.
(c) Louise.
(d) Elgin.

8. What does the narrator's boss urge him or her to do?
(a) Kill Elgin.
(b) Return to Louise.
(c) Return to Jacqueline.
(d) Forget Louise entirely.

9. Where do Louise and the narrator go together on vacation?
(a) France.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Los Angeles.

10. What condition does Louise have?
(a) Brain tumor.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Bulimia.
(d) Bipolar disorder.

11. Which of the following states does it seem that the narrator likes, becoming apparent after the narrator moves?
(a) Being heartbroken.
(b) Being safe.
(c) Being on the road.
(d) Being in love.

12. Which of the following thoughts soothes the narrator while living in the countryside?
(a) Louise is still alive.
(b) Louise is happy.
(c) Louise and Elgin will be together.
(d) Louise still loves her.

13. Whose mother does the narrator visit in search of Louise?
(a) Jacqueline's mother.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) Louise's mother.
(d) Elgin's mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinces the narrator to leave Louise?

2. Who does the narrator give the key to the handcuffs?

3. What does Louise decide to do after the vacation?

4. What location does the narrator call while looking for Louise and after returning from the countryside?

5. Which of the following best describes the narrator's opinion of Elgin when he moves away?

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