How does Rachel discover her husband's affair? What bothers Rachel the most about it at the outset?

What is Mark's reaction to the discovery of his infidelity?

Why does Jonathan Rice fly to New York to see Rachel? Is he successful?

Who are Arthur and Julie Siegel? What key role do they play in the lives of Rachel and Mark?

What does Richard suggest Rachel do? Does she?

What key factors help Rachel finally decide to leave Mark?

How does the relationship that Rachel had with her own parents affect her and her current feelings about herself?