1. In Chapter 10, what does Patty do in response to Paul's comments about her thoughts on the reality of modern women?
(a) She knocks over her half-full cup of coffee and its saucer off the table and onto the floor; and leaves the kitchen for her bedroom, slamming the door.
(b) Looking into her coffee cup, she says nothing,
(c) She is quiet for some time, and finally acknowledges that he has a point.
(d) She begins to cry, and runs out of the kitchen and into her bedroom, slamming the door.

2. In Chapter 8, when Patty and Spenser are talking at the breakfast table, what conclusion does Spenser come to about Patty, Mel, and Paul's relationship?
(a) That the three of them should go to counseling and work out their issues.
(b) That the divorce really was the most healthy outcome for the family.
(c) That Paul is a trophy that Mel and Patty fight over to hurt each other; and that neither really care about Paul's well-being.
(d) That they could really be a happy family if they all tried a little harder.

3. In Chapter 6, what nagging situation is on Spenser's mind?
(a) He is still worrying about Patty Giacomin.
(b) There is not a nagging situation on Spenser's mind in Chapter 6.
(c) He is still worrying about Mel Giacomin.
(d) He is still worrying about Paul Giacomin.

4. What is Paul's response to Patty's "plan" in Chapter 7?
(a) He is angry with the idea.
(b) He is relieved by the idea.
(c) He is unhappy with the idea.
(d) He makes no response.

5. In Chapter 3, after the narrator enters the house and confronts the two people inside, how do the people react?
(a) They are relieved.
(b) They are excited.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are surprised.