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

2. Which of the following proves that Louise has deep love for the narrator?
(a) Louise did not have an affair with Gail.
(b) Louise stayed in their apartment the whole time the narrator was gone.
(c) Louise did not go back to Elgin.
(d) Louise did not come back to the narrator.

3. What does the narrator hope for Louise when he moves away?
(a) A full life.
(b) Romantic love with Elgin.
(c) Good mental health.
(d) Revenge.

4. Which of the following best describes the narrator's emotional state while living in the countryside?
(a) Elated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Content.
(d) Grieving.

5. What does the narrator first notice that is odd about the cottage upon returning?
(a) There is a note on the door.
(b) All the lights are on.
(c) The bed is unmade.
(d) The refrigerator is full.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of home does the narrator rent in the country?

2. Upon moving to the country, what does the narrator begin to study?

3. What actually causes Elgin to show emotion?

4. Why did Elgin end up sending the narrator away?

5. What language does the narrator translate for work?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the role "love without gender" plays in the novel.

5. Describe the narrator's confrontation with Elgin.

6. Describe the narrator's search for Louise.

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

8. How is selfishness a theme in the novel?

9. How is Gail similar to Jacqueline?

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

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