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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. After making a difficult decision between the hurt partner and the lover, the unfaithful partner may begin to doubt what about themselves?

2. All extramarital affairs are viewed in which way by the text?

3. A formal announcement by the partners should be made at which stage?

4. The feeling of romantic love can lead the unfaithful partner to take which action?

5. Why does an affair need to be understood?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the presence of children in a marriage affect the unfaithful partner in regards to the affair?

2. How does the book address gender-typical reactions in Chapter 2?

3. How does the book address post-affair healing?

4. What is the fundamental situation of any marriage post-affair which is addressed by Chapter 4?

5. Why do hurt partners blame God for their suffering?

6. How is the presence of violent thoughts in the hurt partner related to the discovery of the affair?

7. How does the book view unrequited and romantic love in terms of their role in a relationship?

8. How is romantic love described?

9. How must the affair be analyzed in order to move forward in building trust in the relationship?

10. How does an unfaithful partner conduct an affair over a period of time, and what is their emotional reaction upon discovery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The intended audience of this book is couples who have chosen to work towards rebuilding their relationship. Describe three ways in which the book would change if the intended audience was unfaithful partners who chose to work on a relationship with their lover instead of the hurt partner.

Essay Topic 2

Even after a couple has recommitted to their marriage, the unfaithful partner could decide to embark on another extramarital affair.

What are three reasons this may occur?

What are three warning signs the could indicate this possibility?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how an affair can be understood in context with a timeline of critical life events.

Include three critical life events that could influence the timing of an affair.

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