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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - The Hurt Partner's Response: Buried in an Avalanche of Losses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do women usually react to the discovery of an affair?
(a) They try to forget about the realities of the affair.
(b) They turn to girlfriends and family for support.
(c) They ignore the explanations of their partner.
(d) They attempt to keep their relationship going.

2. Men distract themselves with external events when dealing with an unfaithful partner while women react in which way?
(a) Obsess over the relationship.
(b) Plan a retreat to discuss the affair.
(c) Disengage from the marriage.
(d) Confront the lover.

3. A person contemplating an extramarital affair will most likely view this book in which way?
(a) Judgmental and tedious.
(b) Insulting and wrong.
(c) Long and not applicable.
(d) Helpful and enlightening.

4. A loss of sense of purpose can lead to which outcome for the hurt partner?
(a) Taking the children.
(b) Withdrawing sexually.
(c) Wanting a divorce.
(d) Suicidal thoughts.

5. While hurt female partners typically become depressed, how do male hurt partners typically react?
(a) They become angry.
(b) They become lonely.
(c) They become fearful.
(d) They become sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Connecting with friends and family in the wake of an affair is perceived how by the hurt partner?

2. What is the first step in post-affair healing?

3. How does chapter number 1 conclude?

4. Although many hurt partners feel that 'good things happen to good people,' how does the discovery of the affair affect this sentiment?

5. What is the main purpose of the book?

(see the answer key)

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