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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 feel upon moving away?
(a) Content.
(b) Angry.
(c) Heartbroken.
(d) Vengeful.

2. Upon moving, why does the narrator begin studying?
(a) To begin working on translations again.
(b) To tell Louise's story.
(c) To reveal Elgin as a fraud.
(d) To know what Louise is going through.

3. Where does the narrator get thrown out of?
(a) Zoo.
(b) Library.
(c) Office building.
(d) Museum.

4. Who convinces the narrator to leave Louise?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Louise.
(c) A co-worker.
(d) Elgin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What actually causes Elgin to show emotion?

2. What does Louise say about seeking treatment?

3. What bill does the narrator pay for a full year before moving?

4. Where does the narrator get a job in the country?

5. Where do Louise and the narrator go together on vacation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is selfishness a theme in the novel?

2. What is Elgin's goal throughout the novel? Has he achieved this goal yet?

3. How does the narrator grieve in the countryside?

4. Why does Louise say that she doesn't need treatment? Is she telling the truth?

5. Why might the reader be suspicious of Elgin's behavior?

6. Did the narrator make the right choice in leaving Louise? Why or why not?

7. Why does Louise file for divorce?

8. By the end of the novel, do you think that the narrator is a man or woman?

9. What is significant about the narrator and Louise going on vacation together?

10. How does the narrator know that he or she made a mistake?

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