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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. For what reason would Claire consider reconciliation with James?

2. What is James' state of mind when he leaves Claire's parents' house?

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

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

5. What news does James deliver to Claire via a phone call?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire learn about James from her friend, Judy?

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

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

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

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

6. How does James try to make Claire jealous?

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

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

9. What does James reveal to Claire about why he really left her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Keyes end the story on a note of hope for Claire or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with James? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Claire and James. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Claire learn about the reality of her life with James as opposed to the perceptions she has held for so long?

Essay Topic 3

Loss is an important theme in WATERMELON. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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