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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 Claire feel about James' tone regarding her return?

2. Which one of Helen's friends was also interested in Adam?

3. How does Claire fall asleep that night?

4. What is Claire's tone with James when he phones?

5. For what reason would Claire consider reconciliation with James?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire learn about James' true feelings for her from James' business partner, George?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Adam unhappy about Claire's decision to return to James?

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

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

Compare and contrast James and Adam. Both men want influence over Claire but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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