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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What excuse does Merit give Cory for her unwillingness to attend his work fundraiser? (from Chapters 13-16)

She claims to be caught up at work.

She claims that she and Jane are hosting a networking event.

She claims she dislikes Cory's boss.

She claims Sierra is not able to come babysit.

2.

What does Cory attempt to purchase for Merit that prompts her to inform him she wants to reevaluate their relationship? (from Chapters 13-16)

A house.

A car.

A ring.

A handbag.

3.

What action on Cory's part causes Merit to get cold feet about leaving their marriage? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

He cares for Nash when Nash becomes sick.

He informs her that he has bought her a house.

He forgives Merit when she tells him about her affair with Jane.

He comforts Viv while she mourns the loss of Merit's father.

4.

What unusual detail does Cory notice about his and Merit's dinner at Edward's restaurant? (from Chapters 1-4 )

He notes that Jane and Merit spent the entire evening ignoring him and Edward.

He notes that Edward's head chef never came to the table to speak to them.

He notes that all of the options on the menu were vegan.

He notes that Edward made Jane pay for the food.

5.

What does Cory do that causes him to be catastrophically late to Nash's birthday party? (from Chapters 1-4 )

He rushes into the city at the last minute to buy Nash a gift.

He watches a football game with some friends.

He goes for a bike ride.

He gets caught up at work.

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