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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 Elgin tell the narrator when the narrator is looking for Louise?

2. Who does the narrator believe is waiting for him or her in the cottage upon returning?

3. What does Louise decide to do after the vacation?

4. What actually causes Elgin to show emotion?

5. Which of the following describes the time Louise and the narrator lived together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Louise affect the narrator's work?

2. When the narrator leaves Louise, who do you think is happiest?

3. What does Gail provide for the narrator?

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

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

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

7. How is selfishness a theme in the novel?

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

9. Why does the narrator decide to leave Louise?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is your favorite theme in the novel? Why? How is this theme represented? Sample themes include love with no boundaries, suspicion, and betrayal.

Essay Topic 2

What is the main conflict of the novel? Is the conflict more important than the message of the novel? How do you know?

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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