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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. Who is Mr. Andrucetti?
(a) The local butcher.
(b) The postman.
(c) Claire's husband.
(d) Denise's husband.

2. On what night does Adam want to see Claire?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

3. When does Claire get the urge to call James?
(a) At night.
(b) Cocktail hour.
(c) During breakfast.
(d) After lunch.

4. Why does James not take Claire's call when she phones at his office?
(a) He is in a meeting.
(b) He is away for a week.
(c) He is gone for the day.
(d) He is out to lunch.

5. Who interrupts Claire and Adam as they are talking?
(a) A cell call from James.
(b) The waitress.
(c) Three girls.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gesture does Claire extend as a sign that she wants to apologize to her family?

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

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

5. Which family member talks to Claire about her negative behavior during this difficult period?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire learn about the woman James is involved with and what does Claire decide to do?

2. Describe Claire's feelings of humiliation and jealousy.

3. How does Claire show her feelings of loss as symbolized by her missing luggage at the airport?

4. What advice does Claire get from Laura about dating a younger man?

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

6. What is the significance of the novel's title, WATERMELON?

7. What date is important to the protagonist of the story and why is it important?

8. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?

9. How does the author show that Adam is on Claire's mind all the time now?

10. How does Claire meet Adam?

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