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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An affair, as described by the book, may not always include which behavior?
(a) Sexual intercourse.
(b) Keeping secrets.
(c) Feelings of betrayal.
(d) Breach of trust.

2. The unfaithful partner often wants to reconnect in their marriage in order to stop feeling which emotion?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Fear.

3. The overall length of the introduction can be described with which term?
(a) Lengthy.
(b) Varies by edition.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Brief.

4. Which term does the book use to describe the partner who is involved in the affair?
(a) Victim.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Lover.
(d) Unfaithful.

5. When the relationship with the lover is ended by the unfaithful partner, which emotion typically follows?
(a) Grief.
(b) Anxiousness.
(c) Despair.
(d) Loneliness.

6. After making a difficult decision between the hurt partner and the lover, the unfaithful partner may begin to doubt what about themselves?
(a) Their personal identity.
(b) Their sexual confidence.
(c) Their decision.
(d) Their feelings.

7. If the unfaithful partner feels committed to the lover, how could this affect their feelings about the affair?
(a) They may feel distracted.
(b) They may be angry.
(c) They may not want to reconnect.
(d) They may not feel guilty.

8. When hurt partners engage in obsession behaviors, how is this related to the discovery of the affair?
(a) The behaviors are attempts to dull pain and reduce anxiety.
(b) The behaviors are attempts to remember life before the relationship.
(c) The behaviors are attempts to get even with the lover.
(d) The behaviors are attempts to get the attention of the unfaithful partner.

9. How many psychological reactions, which can be experienced by the unfaithful partner after the discovery of the affair, does the book address?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

10. On what are relationships based?
(a) Respect and friendship.
(b) Family and commitment.
(c) Trust and love.
(d) Common goals and desires.

11. The person involved in the relationship, but who is not one of the married partners, is termed which of the following?
(a) Victimizer.
(b) Lover.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Betrayer.

12. The unfaithful partner may experience physical changes from romantic love that can be expected to last how long?
(a) When they're with their lover.
(b) The rest of their life.
(c) Throughout the affair.
(d) A short time.

13. Both partners should listen in which way?
(a) Without judgment.
(b) With love.
(c) Without reacting.
(d) With concentration.

14. After the affair is discovered, how does the unfaithful partner typically react to the repeated lying in which they had been engaging?
(a) They invent new ways to lie.
(b) They teach their children how to lie.
(c) They grow tired of lying.
(d) They enjoy the thrill of lying.

15. The basic premise of the book assumes the readers have made which decision about their relationship?
(a) To remain committed to the marriage.
(b) To make a public relationship with the lover.
(c) To analyze the benefits of staying in the relationship.
(d) To avoid affairs in the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. While hurt female partners typically become depressed, how do male hurt partners typically react?

2. Why is the personal identity of a hurt partner affected by an affair?

3. What is the main purpose of the book?

4. All extramarital affairs are viewed in which way by the text?

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

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