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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 the narrator describe having an affair?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Vital to society.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Easy.

2. What can the reader tell about the narrator's feelings about Jacqueline?
(a) The narrator despised Jacqueline and most women.
(b) The narrator loved Jacqueline passionately.
(c) The narrator did not love Jacqueline.
(d) The narrator wanted to be with Jacqueline forever.

3. Where is Louise from?
(a) Canada.
(b) America.
(c) China.
(d) Australia.

4. Which of the following describes Elgin and Louise's marriage?
(a) They lack internal affection.
(b) They lack physical affection.
(c) They don't spend any time together anymore.
(d) They lack compassion for anybody except themselves.

5. What did Bathsheba once expose the narrator to?
(a) Drug culture.
(b) A sexually transmitted disease.
(c) An illegal gambling ring.
(d) A group of violent men.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Louise, what is Elgin best suited for?

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

3. Which best describes the narrator's reliability?

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

5. Which of the following types of literary devices are present in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator look back at affairs?

2. What has caused a rift between Louise and Elgin?

3. What foreshadowing is present in this story?

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

5. Do you think that Jacqueline's character will play a larger role in the novel? Why or why not?

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

7. According to the narrator, why wouldn't Jacqueline appreciate an affair?

8. Describe Jacqueline.

9. What is the significance behind not knowing the name and gender of the narrator?

10. Why did the narrator choose to stay with Jacqueline for a short while?

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