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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Claire's state of mind as she settles in at her parents' home?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Lethargic.

2. What dish does Claire prepare for the family dinner?
(a) Pasta with pesto sauce.
(b) Lasagna.
(c) Steak salad.
(d) Lamb chops.

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

4. Why does Claire take Kate to the doctor?
(a) A six-week check-up.
(b) Vaccinations.
(c) A cold.
(d) A fever.

5. Where does Adam invite Claire?
(a) To his apartment.
(b) To a bar.
(c) To a concert.
(d) To a museum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What good habit intensifies during this bad period for Claire?

2. What do Claire's parents always hide in the house?

3. Who takes care of the errands to get things for Claire's baby?

4. How does Claire pay for her purchases in town?

5. What does Claire realize has come out of her marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realities does Claire realize that she must face now?

2. Why does Claire turn to alcohol during this time in her life?

3. How does Claire find out about Adam's intentions toward Helen?

4. Why does Claire feel so guilty after spending the evening with Laura and Adam?

5. Who is Laura and how does Claire know her?

6. Why does Claire shop for clothes in town?

7. Explain how Adam outrageously flirts with Claire.

8. How does the author show Claire's fragile state of mind regarding her marriage?

9. What is an important theme in the first section of the book?

10. How does Claire meet Adam?

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