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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 Adam feel when he learns that Claire is going back to James?

2. What does Helen wish regarding Claire and Adam's relationship?

3. Why do Claire and Adam go to his bedroom?

4. What does Claire feel that James is now?

5. What news do Claire's parents have for her when she returns home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Claire's fluctuating self esteem have her second-guessing herself as a person?

3. What will guide Claire's ultimate choice in a man?

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

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

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

7. What living arrangements and custody agreement do Claire and James agree to?

8. Why can Laura not give Claire any advice before Claire's call with James?

9. What does Adam share about his ex-girlfriend and daughter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Claire's life. Will Adam still be such a powerful presence in her life? What kind of child is Kate? What role does James play in Claire and Kate's lives? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Betrayal seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of betrayal? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Claire's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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