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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The bulk of the book is dedicated to which topic?

2. The feeling of romantic love can lead the unfaithful partner to take which action?

3. If the disenchantment felt in an aging relationship is mismanaged, it can lead to which result?

4. How do women usually react to the discovery of an affair?

5. Unrealistic expectations are often the result of which experiences?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is an affair characterized by the author in Chapter 3?

2. For whom is the book primarily written?

3. How is the hurt partner's sense of self affected by the discovery of an affair?

4. What is the role of mature love in a relationship?

5. How is the presence of violent thoughts in the hurt partner related to the discovery of the affair?

6. How does the author characterize an affair?

7. When an affair is discovered, what is the effect on the hurt partner?

8. What methods do unfaithful partners use to hide from deeper emotional issues that may be tied to the affair?

9. Where do unrealistic expectations of love and marriage come from?

10. How is romantic love described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a case study from the book in which the affair has been willingly disclosed by the unfaithful partner. Based on the discussions in the book, what would you expect would be the next steps the couple would take to rebuild their relationship? Explain three next steps the couple should take.

Essay Topic 2

The effect of the affair on the children is an important consideration for both partners to remember.

Compare and contrast the feelings the hurt and unfaithful partners have towards the children regarding the affair.

Essay Topic 3

Hurt partners may choose to remain committed to the relationship for many reasons.

Explain three healthy and three unhealthy reasons a hurt partner would choose to recommit to the marriage.

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