How does Levin feel now after three months in Easchester? Who does he visit one rainy
night while taking a walk? Why does he leave them so soon? (pp. 110-113)
How was Avis Fliss employed in the department? What is her opinion about the Gilleys?
(pp. 114-115)
What happens one Saturday night in Levin's office? Why does Gilley visit Levin and what
does he warn him of? Why does Levin
“stop” again this
time? What do you think of the whole episode? How do you evaluate Levin's action, or
reaction? (pp. 115-119)
Why does Levin buy a car? How good is Levin at driving? How does he manage to get a
driver's license? (pp. 119-121)
Who is Nadalee Hammerstad? In what way does she affect Levin and how does he try to deal
with her? What
“scheme” does she propose for the weekend? (pp.
121-127)
How does Levin's trip to
“the
coast” go? (Explain about the
series of mishaps he and his Hudson have to suffer.) What do you think of the whole
episode? (What is its general tone?tragic or comic? How does Levin identify himself in it?
What can we learn about him?) Why do you think the author finally lets Levin get what he
wanted at the end of this chapter? (pp. 127-135)
So far you have read three episodes about Levin's affairs with women. What do you think
about the author's way of presenting these women? Do you think his way is fair? (i.e.
Don't you feel he is treating them unfairly?)