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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 news does James deliver to Claire via a phone call?
(a) He is involved with a 22-year-old woman.
(b) Their flat has sold.
(c) He is moving to New York.
(d) The papers are ready to sign.

2. How does Claire feel about James' tone regarding her return?
(a) Stunned.
(b) Amused.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Gratified.

3. Why does Claire tell James to go back to his hotel?
(a) To have documents faxed.
(b) To leave her alone.
(c) To get her clothes.
(d) To pick up his things and come back.

4. Why is Adam's girlfriend letting him have their daughter for a year?
(a) She needs a break.
(b) She is going back to school.
(c) She is going to travel.
(d) She is ill.

5. What does Claire ask for regarding Kate?
(a) Clothing expenses.
(b) Trust fund.
(c) Custody.
(d) College fund.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is James' tone of voice when Claire calls to tell him she will return to him?

2. Why would Claire say she wanted to see James?

3. What advice does Claire's mother give her regarding her marriage?

4. What does James say he will do to get Claire back?

5. What is Claire's tone with James when he phones?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Claire respond to James' phone calls when she returns to her parents' home?

2. Why does Helen break out in laughter when she sees Claire and Adam together?

3. How does James undermine Claire's decision to return to him?

4. What is Claire's overall demeanor when James arrives at her parents' home?

5. Why can Laura not give Claire any advice before Claire's call with James?

6. What makes Claire cry after her meeting with James?

7. What does Claire think about as she anticipates James' upcoming telephone call?

8. What is the nature of Claire and Adam's relationship as the novel ends?

9. What living arrangements and custody agreement do Claire and James agree to?

10. Where is Claire preparing to go in Chapter 21?

(see the answer keys)

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