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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 calls Claire and wants to see her?
(a) Ray.
(b) Hudson.
(c) Adam.
(d) James.
2. Why does Claire not call James on the day he is to return to the office?
(a) She is not in the mood for a confrontation.
(b) She wants to make a surprise visit instead.
(c) She lets her lawyer make all the calls.
(d) She forgets because she is preoccupied with Adam.
3. What does Claire's husband tell her on the day she gives birth to their daughter?
(a) He loves her with all his heart.
(b) He wants another child as soon as possible.
(c) He is leaving her for an older woman.
(d) He thinks their daughter is beautiful.
4. What is Claire frightened of at the Dublin airport?
(a) That her bags would be stolen.
(b) Rude ticket agents.
(c) Terrorist attacks.
(d) Not making her connecting flight.
5. Who is Margaret?
(a) Claire's hair stylist.
(b) Claire's mother.
(c) Claire's older sister.
(d) Claire's college roommate.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which family member talks to Claire about her negative behavior during this difficult period?
2. What does the person in #19 give Claire to drink?
3. What gesture does Claire extend as a sign that she wants to apologize to her family?
4. What is one of the issues that Claire needs to talk to James about?
5. How does Claire feel about James at this point?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Claire meet Adam?
2. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?
3. What does Claire learn about the woman James is involved with and what does Claire decide to do?
4. What is the significance of the novel's title, WATERMELON?
5. What is especially gratifying to Claire about the dinner she shops for and prepares for her family?
6. Why does Claire feel so guilty after spending the evening with Laura and Adam?
7. What advice does Claire get from Laura about dating a younger man?
8. Why is Claire hesitant to call James?
9. Describe Claire's behavior as she settles into her parents' home.
10. What irritates Claire when she and Adam meet for coffee?
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