2. What does Claire do when a romantic story comes on television?
(a) Eats ice cream.
(b) Throws a vase.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Cries for hours.

3. What does Claire's husband tell her on the day she gives birth to their daughter?
(a) He thinks their daughter is beautiful.
(b) He loves her with all his heart.
(c) He is leaving her for an older woman.
(d) He wants another child as soon as possible.

4. With what has Adam come home to help Helen?
(a) Her laptop.
(b) An essay.
(c) A family problem.
(d) Physics.

5. Who takes care of the errands to get things for Claire's baby?
(a) Helen.
(b) Claire.
(c) Claire's mother.
(d) Anna.

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

7. What date is Claire talking about as the novel opens?
(a) February 15.
(b) June 25.
(c) May 7.
(d) September 15.

8. Who is Margaret?
(a) Claire's older sister.
(b) Claire's college roommate.
(c) Claire's mother.
(d) Claire's hair stylist.

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

10. Who is Helen?
(a) Claire's personal chef.
(b) Claire's housekeeper.
(c) Claire's younger sister.
(d) Claire's business partner.

11. What do Claire and Adam eat with their coffee?
(a) Pie.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Buns.
(d) Sandwiches.

12. How old is Denise?
(a) 31.
(b) 41.
(c) 35.
(d) 22.

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

14. Who does Claire take with her to town?
(a) Laura.
(b) Kate.
(c) Helen.
(d) Her mother.

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.