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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. 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) Confront the lover.
(d) Disengage from the marriage.

2. How is the religious faith of hurt partners affected after an affair?
(a) They find solace in church.
(b) They reject the sacredness of marriage.
(c) They convert to a different religion.
(d) They blame God for their suffering.

3. How does chapter number 1 conclude?
(a) Listing of behaviors to expect from hurt partners in the future.
(b) Explanation of psychological impacts on the hurt partner.
(c) Discussion of gender-typical reactions of hurt partners.
(d) Comparison of hurt and unfaithful partner rationalizations.

4. What is the first step in post-affair healing?
(a) Making an appointment to see a marriage counselor.
(b) Discussing the secret nature of the affair.
(c) Managing emotions until feelings can normalize.
(d) Discovering the identity of the lover.

5. The signs of an affair are often treated in which way by the hurt partner?
(a) They are explained away.
(b) They are accepted.
(c) They are ignored.
(d) They are confronted.

Short Answer Questions

1. An affair, as described by the book, may not always include which behavior?

2. The introduction addresses which of these questions?

3. When some hurt partners discover the affair, they feel an emotional toll equal or greater to which event?

4. After a decision is made, what must the couple do next to rebuild their relationship?

5. A person contemplating an extramarital affair will most likely view this book in which way?

(see the answer key)

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