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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. What do vague elements in the story allow the reader to focus on?

2. Which of the following is most comparable to Jacqueline?

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

4. Where does Louise invite the narrator to go together alone?

5. Why can't Elgin practice traditional medicine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the narrator's initial impression of Louise?

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

3. According to the narrator, why would Louise appreciate having an affair?

4. What is Louise's effect on the narrator?

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

6. Why can't Elgin work directly with patients?

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

8. Does it make sense for Jacqueline to attack Louise? Is it consistent with her character?

9. How does the narrator feel about marriage with Louise?

10. Describe Inge.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the tone change from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel? Why is this important to note? Why does the tone change?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the relationship between Louise and Elgin. Why is it important to note the status of their relationship? What type of relationship do they have? Does this justify Louise's affair with the narrator?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that the narrator is male or female? What clues point to the narrator being of either gender? Use at least two quotes from the novel to back up your points.

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