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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Louise react to the narrator's act of violence?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She is hurt.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is excited.

2. Who does the narrator hit?
(a) Elgin.
(b) Bathsheba.
(c) Louise.
(d) Jacqueline.

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

4. Which of the following best describes Elgin's parents?
(a) Absent.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Spiteful.
(d) Terrorists.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Elgin about Louise's affair with the narrator?

2. According to the narrator, how many married women have affairs?

3. How does the narrator believe Louise feels about Elgin?

4. Whose belongings does Jacqueline destroy?

5. After fighting with Jacqueline, what does the narrator do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jacqueline's reaction to finding out about the narrator's affair with Louise?

2. According to the narrator, why do married women have affairs?

3. Why does Louise refuse the narrator's affection?

4. What foreshadowing is present in this story?

5. Why can't Elgin work directly with patients?

6. Why doesn't the narrator leave Jacqueline for Louise?

7. What is Louise's effect on the narrator?

8. What is the narrator's initial impression of Louise?

9. Describe how the narrator changes from before meeting Louise to after breaking up with Jacqueline. What does this say about the narrator?

10. Describe the relationship between Louise and Elgin.

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