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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 does Anna give to Claire before her meeting with James?

2. How does Adam feel when he learns that Claire is going back to James?

3. What arrives in the mail at Claire's parents' home?

4. At what time do Claire and James agree to meet?

5. What reason does Claire give her mother for being out so late?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can Laura not give Claire any advice before Claire's call with James?

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

3. How does Claire shock her mother in Chapter 23?

4. What will guide Claire's ultimate choice in a man?

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

6. What does James reveal to Claire about why he really left her?

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

8. What does Claire learn about James' true feelings for her from James' business partner, George?

9. What makes Claire cry after her meeting with James?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Both Claire and Laura enter into relationships with men who are younger than they are. What was the initial attraction for both couples? What are some of the benefits they experience in their relationships? What are some of the drawbacks? Why are these types of relationships more acceptable today than they were 20 or 30 years ago? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Loss is an important theme in WATERMELON. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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