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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. How does Helen feel about Claire's going back to James?

2. What does James ask Claire when he calls?

3. How does James react when Kate won't stop crying as he holds her?

4. Why would Claire say she wanted to see James?

5. What does Helen do when she seed Claire and Adam about to kiss?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire want to talk to Adam before she returns to London?

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

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

4. Why does Claire not feel happy about going back to James?

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

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

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

8. How does James try to make Claire jealous?

9. What do Claire's mother and sister do to help bolster her confidence prior to her call with James?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in Ireland in the 1990s when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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