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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - The Hurt Partner's Response: Buried in an Avalanche of Losses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Negative and destructive thoughts are linked to which psychological effect suffered by the hurt partner?
(a) Loss of personal identity.
(b) Loss of religious faith.
(c) Loss of control over mind and body.
(d) Loss of connection with others.

2. An affair, as described by the book, may not always include which behavior?
(a) Keeping secrets.
(b) Feelings of betrayal.
(c) Breach of trust.
(d) Sexual intercourse.

3. What is the main purpose of the book?
(a) To advise a couple on how to regain sexual intimacy.
(b) To guide a couple through a divorce.
(c) To help a couple survive an affair.
(d) To instruct a couple on how to stay married.

4. The author of the book can be described in which way?
(a) A man with a religious background.
(b) A man with a medical degree.
(c) A woman with an advanced degree.
(d) A woman with no formal training.

5. Although many hurt partners feel that 'good things happen to good people,' how does the discovery of the affair affect this sentiment?
(a) They believe they did something wrong to bring on the affair.
(b) They become aware their partner is not a good person.
(c) They hold tightly to the idea that good things will come their way.
(d) They must abandon their common, fundamental beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Men distract themselves with external events when dealing with an unfaithful partner while women react in which way?

2. How many stages is post-affair healing divided into?

3. If a hurt partner attempts to win back the unfaithful partner, what is the psychological effect on the hurt partner?

4. What is one of the main purposes of the introduction?

5. Why does the author deliberately chose particular words and phrases to use in the book?

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