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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. Why does Claire take Kate to the doctor?

2. Who does Claire avoid talking to?

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

4. Which family member talks to Claire about her negative behavior during this difficult period?

5. What does Claire want to do to James and Denise?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Claire meet her husband, James?

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

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

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

5. How does Claire meet Adam?

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

7. Why does Claire keep putting off calling James?

8. How does the author show Claire's fragile state of mind regarding her marriage?

9. What is The Great Terror?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters that either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Both Claire and Laura enter into relationships with men who are younger than they are. What was the initial attraction for both couples? What are some of the benefits they experience in their relationships? What are some of the drawbacks? Why are these types of relationships more acceptable today than they were 20 or 30 years ago? Explain.

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