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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen wish regarding Claire and Adam's relationship?
(a) That they get married right away.
(b) That the relationship won't last.
(c) That they be happy together.
(d) That they get what they deserve.

2. What does Claire realize about herself if she were to live with James again?
(a) She must have her own checking account.
(b) She needs to have a job outside the home.
(c) She cannot be so carefree.
(d) She must be more sexually assertive.

3. What shocking thing does Claire tell James?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She had an abortion.
(c) The marriage is over.
(d) She is marrying Adam.

4. Why do Claire and Adam go to his bedroom?
(a) To make love.
(b) To watch TV.
(c) To listen to music.
(d) To study.

5. Why is the person in #110 upset?
(a) Her apartment was robbed.
(b) Her young lover has dumped her.
(c) Her mother has died.
(d) She lost her job.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to James' business partner, what was it about Claire that threatened James?

2. Who tells Adam that Claire is going back to James?

3. What does James tell Claire about their relationship?

4. Who does Claire ask to babysit Kate?

5. According to James, why did he leave Claire in the first place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Claire and Adam's relationship as the novel ends?

2. What does Claire learn about James from her friend, Judy?

3. What is Claire's overall demeanor when James arrives at her parents' home?

4. How does Claire consider Kate's needs as she tries to realign her life?

5. Why does Helen break out in laughter when she sees Claire and Adam together?

6. How does Claire's fluctuating self esteem have her second-guessing herself as a person?

7. Why does Claire want to talk to Adam before she returns to London?

8. What does Claire think about as she anticipates James' upcoming telephone call?

9. How does Claire respond to James' phone calls when she returns to her parents' home?

10. What does Adam share about his ex-girlfriend and daughter?

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