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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 is the profession of the person in #64?

2. What do Claire and Adam eat with their coffee?

3. How does Claire feel about meeting Adam?

4. How old is Claire Webster as the novel begins?

5. When does Claire's mother think Adam would be available?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire feel so guilty after spending the evening with Laura and Adam?

2. What does Claire's mother think about Claire's attraction to Adam?

3. What realities does Claire realize that she must face now?

4. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?

5. How does Claire find out about Adam's intentions toward Helen?

6. How does Claire show her feelings of loss as symbolized by her missing luggage at the airport?

7. What does Claire learn about the woman James is involved with and what does Claire decide to do?

8. What irritates Claire when she and Adam meet for coffee?

9. What does Claire say to Adam at the gym that puts a strain on the outing?

10. How does the author show that Adam is on Claire's mind all the time now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Claire's life. Will Adam still be such a powerful presence in her life? What kind of child is Kate? What role does James play in Claire and Kate's lives? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Keyes choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Keyes is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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