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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. Who is Mr. Andrucetti?

2. What does Claire ask the doctor about herself?

3. Where does Claire linger in the hopes of running into Adam?

4. How does Claire pay for her purchases in town?

5. Who interrupts Claire and Adam as they are talking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire feel so guilty after spending the evening with Laura and Adam?

2. How does Claire arrange it so that she runs into Adam?

3. Who is Laura and how does Claire know her?

4. What realities does Claire realize that she must face now?

5. Why does Claire shop for clothes in town?

6. Why is Claire hesitant to call James?

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

8. What does Claire learn about the woman James is involved with and what does Claire decide to do?

9. What news does James deliver to Claire in her hospital room?

10. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ongoing conflict between Claire and James. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Claire learn about the reality of her life with James as opposed to the perceptions she has held for so long?

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Keyes choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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