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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 does the narrator first notice that is odd about the cottage upon returning?

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

3. Which of the following best describes the narrator's emotional state while living in the countryside?

4. While living in the countryside, who does the narrator try to contact about Louise's health?

5. Which pairing of characters has the most sexual tension?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Gail similar to Jacqueline?

2. How does Louise prove deep love for the narrator?

3. Describe the narrator's confrontation with Elgin.

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

5. How does the narrator prove deep love for Louise?

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

7. According to the novel, how is love more important than societal opinions?

8. What prompts Elgin to finally show emotion?

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

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

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

Describe Elgin as a character in this novel. Why is Elgin significant? What is his role in the story? What makes him likable or unlikable? What quote defines him the most?

Essay Topic 3

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

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