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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - The Hurt Partner's Response: Buried in an Avalanche of Losses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the personal identity of a hurt partner affected by an affair?
(a) Their identity is defined by their partner and children.
(b) Their identity is regulated solely by their own beliefs.
(c) Their identity and self-worth are tied to their sexuality.
(d) Their identity is invested in their intimate relationship.

2. Men distract themselves with external events when dealing with an unfaithful partner while women react in which way?
(a) Confront the lover.
(b) Obsess over the relationship.
(c) Plan a retreat to discuss the affair.
(d) Disengage from the marriage.

3. A person contemplating an extramarital affair will most likely view this book in which way?
(a) Helpful and enlightening.
(b) Insulting and wrong.
(c) Long and not applicable.
(d) Judgmental and tedious.

4. A loss of sense of purpose can lead to which outcome for the hurt partner?
(a) Suicidal thoughts.
(b) Wanting a divorce.
(c) Taking the children.
(d) Withdrawing sexually.

5. What is one of the main purposes of the introduction?
(a) To advise the reader in their relationship.
(b) To create interest in the text.
(c) To explain how affairs begin.
(d) To establish themes of the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. While hurt female partners typically become depressed, how do male hurt partners typically react?

2. The introduction addresses which of these questions?

3. Negative and destructive thoughts are linked to which psychological effect suffered by the hurt partner?

4. The author of the book can be described in which way?

5. What is the first step in post-affair healing?

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