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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 character would be considered to be the most heroic in the novel?

2. Which of the following types of love is a theme in the novel?

3. Which of the following shows how the narrator has grown from the beginning of the novel to the end?

4. Why does Louise finally decide to leave Elgin?

5. How long do Louise and the narrator live together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Elgin to finally show emotion?

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

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

4. What does Gail provide for the narrator?

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

6. Did the narrator make the right choice in leaving Louise? Why or why not?

7. How is Gail similar to Jacqueline?

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

9. How does the narrator grieve in the countryside?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose three characters to analyze in terms of their perceptions of humanity. How do these three characters perceive the nature of humanity? Do they have generally positive or negative outlooks? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

How do the characters grow throughout the novel? Which character changes the most? Which character changes the least? How do you know?

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