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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 bet Helen that Helen would not get involved with Adam?
(a) Melissa Saint.
(b) Marie Sanderson.
(c) Rita Shannon.
(d) Bridget Malloy.

2. What reason does Claire give her mother for being out so late?
(a) Her car broke down.
(b) She was having sex with Adam.
(c) She got lost coming back from Belfast.
(d) She and Laura were at a pub.

3. Why would Claire say she wanted to see James?
(a) She wants money.
(b) She wants him to sign the divorce papers.
(c) She still loves him.
(d) She owes it to Kate.

4. Who is Adam's former girlfriend?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Amie.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Bridgett.

5. What does Claire's mother tell the person in #147?
(a) Claire is out with her husband.
(b) Claire is in bed with a migraine.
(c) Claire is asleep.
(d) Claire is out shopping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Adam that Claire is going back to James?

2. Why does Claire want to see Adam before she returns to London?

3. What is Claire's mood when she realizes her marriage to James is over?

4. Who does James essentially blame for his affair with Denise?

5. Who calls the house looking for Claire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Claire consider Kate's needs as she tries to realign her life?

3. How does Claire bewilder James in their meeting at her parents' home?

4. How does James try to make Claire jealous?

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

6. What news does James reveal to Claire at the restaurant?

7. What does Adam share about his ex-girlfriend and daughter?

8. Describe the scenario when Claire confronts James and ends their marriage.

9. How does Claire's fluctuating self esteem have her second-guessing herself as a person?

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

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