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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 is Claire's mood when she realizes her marriage to James is over?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

2. Who does James essentially blame for his affair with Denise?
(a) His mother.
(b) Himself.
(c) Claire.
(d) Denise.

3. Why does Claire tell James she is not coming back to him?
(a) She doesn't think he would be a good father.
(b) She doesn't love him anymore.
(c) She is in love with someone else.
(d) She likes the single life.

4. What is Adam's relationship with his former girlfriend?
(a) Sometime lovers.
(b) Engaged now.
(c) Just friends.
(d) Divorced.

5. What does James say that Claire always demanded in their marriage?
(a) Constant attention.
(b) Expensive furnishings.
(c) Her own checking account.
(d) New clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James ask Claire when he calls?

2. What reaction did James expect Claire to have about his new girlfriend?

3. Under what conditions does James promise not to be unfaithful again?

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

5. Which one of Helen's friends was also interested in Adam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the culmination of the evening Claire and Adam spend together at his place?

2. What does Claire learn about James from her friend, Judy?

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

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

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

6. What does James reveal to Claire about why he really left her?

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

8. Why is Adam unhappy about Claire's decision to return to James?

9. How does Claire shock her mother in Chapter 23?

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

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