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

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

3. Which of the following best describes the narrator's ultimate goal?
(a) For Elgin to make Louise happy.
(b) To find fulfillment in work.
(c) For Louise to be healthy and safe.
(d) For Louise to pursue her dreams.

4. What does the narrator handcuff himself/herself to?
(a) A desk.
(b) A bookshelf.
(c) A chair.
(d) A co-worker.

5. What is on the note that the narrator leaves for Louise?
(a) "I cannot get over you. Find me."
(b) The address of the narrator's work.
(c) "I love you."
(d) The cottage's address.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator believe is waiting for him or her in the cottage upon returning?

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

3. Which character is the symbol of mistrust in the novel?

4. Who tells the narrator that he or she made a mistake in trusting Elgin?

5. Who does trusts Elgin the least?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrator's confrontation with Elgin.

2. What is Gail's role in the novel?

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

4. What is the narrator's goal throughout the novel? Has he or she achieved it so far?

5. Describe the narrator's search for Louise.

6. How is Gail similar to Jacqueline?

7. What is Louise's goal throughout the novel? Has she achieved this goal yet?

8. Describe the narrator's new life in the countryside.

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

10. What does Gail provide for the narrator?

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