1. In Chapter 1, how long had it been since Theresa and David's separation and divorce?
(a) Theresa and David separated for two years and divorced for three years.
(b) Theresa and David separated for two years and divorced for one year.
(c) Theresa and David separated for one year and divorced for two years.
(d) Theresa and David separated for one year and divorced for three years.

2. What does Theresa do to relax and think about the decision whether or not to let Deanna publish the message?
(a) Go to the beach.
(b) Go out to eat.
(c) Go shopping.
(d) Go for a walk.

3. What does Theresa do while wandering around Wilmington for the first time?
(a) Scans every woman and wonders who Catherine is.
(b) Introduces herself to strangers to find Garrett.
(c) Scans every male face and tries to guess which person is Garrett.
(d) Holds a picture of him to try to find him.

4. What does Deanna say to convince Theresa to publish the column?
(a) That they could find the person who wrote the message by publishing it.
(b) That women in the country had the right to see how romantic a man could be.
(c) That men in the country had the obligation to see how romantic a man could be.
(d) That she would fire Theresa if she didn't let her publish it.

5. Why does Chapter 1 open with Theresa returning to the beach where she found the message?
(a) To make the reader sad over the message.
(b) To make the reader anxious to find out what happens and to suggest it changes her life.
(c) To make the reader feel lonely.
(d) To make the reader want to know more about Theresa's love life.