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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family like best about Claire's meal?

2. Who calls Claire and wants to see her?

3. Why will Claire not sell her share of their flat to James?

4. What does Adam say to Claire that unnerves her?

5. What is Claire's state of mind as she settles in at her parents' home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is especially gratifying to Claire about the dinner she shops for and prepares for her family?

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

3. Why does Claire shop for clothes in town?

4. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?

5. What does Claire say to Adam at the gym that puts a strain on the outing?

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

7. How does Claire begin to come out of The Great Terror period in her life?

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

9. What does Claire's mother think about Claire's attraction to Adam?

10. Describe Claire's feelings of humiliation and jealousy.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Claire. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Claire?

Essay Topic 2

Keyes is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Adam. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Adam?

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