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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire's mother think that Claire needs in her life right now?
(a) A fling.
(b) A good job.
(c) Therapy.
(d) A nanny.

2. In addition to Claire, who else is attracted to Adam?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Judy.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Claire's mother.

3. Why will Claire not sell her share of their flat to James?
(a) She wants to buy James out.
(b) She doesn't want to get a divorce.
(c) She wants to sell the flat for the money.
(d) She doesn't want James and Denise living there.

4. How does Claire feel about James at this point?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She still has feelings for him.
(c) She is madly in love with him.
(d) She feels nothing for him.

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

6. What does Claire want to do to James and Denise?
(a) Kill them.
(b) Trash their apartment.
(c) Wish them well.
(d) Slash their tires.

7. Why does Claire go to Helen's room after supper?
(a) She wants to borrow a sweater.
(b) She is hoping Helen will say something about Adam.
(c) She wants to listen to her stereo.
(d) She wants to talk about their parents.

8. How does Claire feel about meeting Adam?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Betrayed.

9. After whom does Claire name her daughter?
(a) Her godmother.
(b) Her paternal grandmother.
(c) Her great aunt.
(d) Her maternal grandmother.

10. What does Claire say to Mr. Andrucetti when she sees him?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The mail is later every day.
(c) She wants a divorce.
(d) She wants a beef tenderloin.

11. Where does Claire think James really is when he does not take her call?
(a) Playing tennis.
(b) The Caribbean.
(c) At lunch.
(d) The bathroom.

12. What does Claire's mother think that Helen needs in her life now?
(a) Education.
(b) Joy.
(c) Humility.
(d) Money.

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

14. How does Claire feel about Adam?
(a) She thinks Helen can do better.
(b) She thinks he is a lowlife.
(c) She is attracted to him.
(d) She thinks he is a nice kid.

15. When does Claire's mother think Adam would be available?
(a) After he graduates.
(b) In about 10 years.
(c) After Helen tosses him aside.
(d) When he gets a better job.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what night does Adam want to see Claire?

2. How does Claire feel knowing that most people probably knew about James' affair?

3. Where does Claire decide that she will move?

4. What is the prevalent theme in the first section of the novel?

5. How old is Claire Webster as the novel begins?

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