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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following literary devices most accurately describes Jacqueline's anger?

2. Which best describes the narrator's reliability?

3. How does the narrator feel about one day marrying Louise?

4. Who was Jacqueline married to?

5. Why does the narrator tell so many women that he or she loves them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Elgin's reaction to Louise having an affair?

6. After Jacqueline attacks Louise, what prediction can the reader make for the way the relationship will progress between the narrator and Louise?

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

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

9. How does the narrator justify his or her relationship with Louise?

10. What foreshadowing is present in this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Elgin's intentions in sending Louise away? Why can the reader see the situation more clearly than the narrator can? Why is the narrator able to leave Louise?

Essay Topic 2

What are the goals of each of the main characters: Louise, Elgin, the narrator? Does each character achieve their goals? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What role does irony play in this novel? Consider Jacqueline's heart break when the narrator reveals to her that he or she has been having an affair with Louise. Why is this ironic? Why is this important to note?

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