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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 9 concludes with a document that is meant to help a couple in which way?
(a) A physical agreement to forgive and forget the affair.
(b) A physical agreement to move forward in rebuilding the relationship.
(c) A physical agreement to disclose all details about the lover.
(d) A physical agreement to record details of each conversation.

2. Which is an example of a behavior that may take a considerable toll on a partner?
(a) Allowing an inspection of credit card statements.
(b) Making daily telephone calls.
(c) Returning from work in a timely manner.
(d) Writing down detailed travel itineraries.

3. How do most unfaithful partners describe sex with their lover?
(a) Routine or bland.
(b) Dangerous or bold.
(c) Fulfilling or passionate.
(d) Awkward or unsatisfying.

4. According to Chapter 6, how can trust be restored in a person?
(a) Changing personal behavior to display trustworthiness.
(b) Recommitting fully to the relationship.
(c) Addressing the root causes of the affair.
(d) Cutting off all communication to the lover.

5. Negative feelings are not implied during forgiveness to have which outcome?
(a) Be replaced by positive feelings.
(b) Be accepted by both partners.
(c) Be justified the unfaithful partner.
(d) Be forgotten with the affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. For communication to occur in the marriage, what must happen with the lover?

2. Avoiding change results from which type of block experienced by the person?

3. Destructive behaviors can be forgiven without which of the following?

4. A graph is provided for couples to chart behaviors that can be preformed in which timeframe?

5. What is the root cause of the majority of marital dysfunction?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, the author recommends a graph for what reason?

2. Do men and women typically differ in their abilities to engage in intimate talk and intimate listening?

3. What should happen with behaviors that violate trust in a relationship?

4. What are some assumptions an unfaithful partner could make about sexual intimacy?

5. Why does the author recommend a 'covenant of promises' at the end of Chapter 9?

6. As discussed in Chapter 9, why are there hazards associated with forgiveness?

7. In the process of rebuilding trust, what is a couple most likely to come to a stalemate over?

8. Why is intimate talk necessary to learn?

9. What crucial skill is addressed in detail in Chapter 7?

10. Who must change in a relationship to build trust again?

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