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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - Sex Again.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do children typically respond to the unfaithful partner?
(a) With compassion.
(b) With acceptance.
(c) With fear.
(d) With anger.

2. If the unfaithful partner is not interested in sex, the hurt partner may assume which possibility?
(a) The affair is continuing.
(b) A lack of sexual ability.
(c) Their marriage is over.
(d) A change in sexual desires.

3. How do unfaithful partners typically manage their anxiety?
(a) Disengage from the marriage even further.
(b) Become involved in a wide range of activities.
(c) Arrange to see their lover more frequently.
(d) Attempt to understand the feelings of the hurt partner.

4. Couples often assume that sexual desire should be experienced in which way by each partner?
(a) With the same intensity.
(b) With the same frequency.
(c) With the same duration.
(d) With the same fantasies.

5. If sexual desires change, couples may assume this will lead to which outcome?
(a) Avoiding sex.
(b) Hurt feelings.
(c) Decrease in sexual intimacy.
(d) Unrealistic expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author uses the term 'flip-flop' to describe which factor?

2. How does the text refer to childhood experiences?

3. Which topic is often-overlooked in discussing extramarital affairs?

4. When friends and family withdraw from the unfaithful partner, who can provide a temporary substitute?

5. The unfaithful partner often wants to reconnect in their marriage in order to stop feeling which emotion?

(see the answer key)

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