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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 does Claire's mother feel about Claire's attraction to Adam?
(a) She feels he may be a possible catch for her.
(b) She thinks Claire needs to concentrate on her marriage.
(c) She thinks Claire needs a break from any man.
(d) She thinks the age difference is too much.

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

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

4. Who is Claire's college friend who lives in Dublin?
(a) Bridgett.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Laura.
(d) Ava.

5. How does Claire pay for her purchases in town?
(a) James' credit card.
(b) Gift cards.
(c) Cash.
(d) Checks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Claire not call James on the day he is to return to the office?

2. What do Claire and Adam eat with their coffee?

3. What type of meals does Claire's mother usually feed her family?

4. How does Claire purchase the items for dinner?

5. What is the one thing Claire would not change about the life she had with James?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is The Great Terror?

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

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

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

5. What irritates Claire when she and Adam meet for coffee?

6. How does Claire arrange it so that she runs into Adam?

7. What does Adam's invitation to his flat foreshadow for Claire?

8. How does the author show that Claire is conflicted about whether or not she should spend time with Adam?

9. Why is Claire hesitant to call James?

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

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