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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 is Claire's mood when she realizes her marriage to James is over?

2. What does Claire do that upsets James when he comes over to her parents' home?

3. What does Claire learn from her meeting with James in London?

4. Who prepares the meal that Adam and Claire eat?

5. How does Claire fall asleep that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Claire's overall demeanor when James arrives at her parents' home?

2. What does Claire think about as she anticipates James' upcoming telephone call?

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

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

5. How does Claire bewilder James in their meeting at her parents' home?

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

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

8. What news does James reveal to Claire at the restaurant?

9. How does Claire respond to James' phone calls when she returns to her parents' home?

10. What does James declare to Claire when he returns to her parents' home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

WATERMELON is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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