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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31 to Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire's mother say is the balm that will save Claire and James' marriage?
(a) Money.
(b) Sex.
(c) Vacations.
(d) Forgiveness.

2. How does Claire react to James' declaration regarding their relationship?
(a) She is torn about how she feels.
(b) She is ecstatic.
(c) She is sullen.
(d) She thinks it is too late for their marriage.

3. What does Claire ask the doctor about herself?
(a) Why she is having heart palpitations.
(b) If she has high cholesterol.
(c) If she can have some sleeping pills.
(d) When she can have sex again.

4. What is the prevalent theme in the first section of the novel?
(a) Greed.
(b) Love.
(c) War.
(d) Loss.

5. Claire sends Helen out to buy _______________.
(a) alcohol.
(b) cigarettes.
(c) chocolate.
(d) diapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Claire decide to leave the coffee shop?

2. Why do Claire's mother and sisters fuss over her?

3. Why is Adam kind of annoyed with Claire when they meet?

4. How does Adam feel when he learns that Claire is going back to James?

5. What reason does Claire give her mother for being out so late?

(see the answer key)

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