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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

He informs her that he has bought her a house.

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

He cares for Nash when Nash becomes sick.

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

2.

What occurs that prompts Merit to take a trip to Florida? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

Jane attends a conference in Pensacola.

Her father passes away from a heart attack.

Her mother insists that she bring the children for Easter.

Cory is obligated to go to Miami for a work function.

3.

What feature in their house do Allie and Regina pressure Merit into removing? (from Chapters 5-8)

A fireplace.

An old telephone cabinet.

A staircase railing.

A bay window.

4.

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

She claims she dislikes Cory's boss.

She claims to be caught up at work.

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

She claims Sierra is not able to come babysit.

5.

Why is Merit's house being photographed in the novel's epilogue? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

Merit is being featured in an architectural magazine.

Nash has developed an interest in photography as he grows up.

Cory and Merit are the subject of a police investigation.

Jane has passed away and made Merit famous in the process.

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