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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claire think that Adam really doesn't want to talk to her when she runs into him?
(a) He makes several phone calls.
(b) He takes a long time to return with his coffee.
(c) He keeps watching other women.
(d) He keeps checking his watch.

2. How old is Claire?
(a) 27.
(b) 29.
(c) 31.
(d) 35.

3. What is the profession of the person in #64?
(a) Bartender.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Student.

4. What is Claire's state of mind as she settles in at her parents' home?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Lethargic.
(c) Apprehensive.
(d) Anxious.

5. How does Claire pay for her purchases in town?
(a) Cash.
(b) Gift cards.
(c) James' credit card.
(d) Checks.

6. What does Claire's husband tell her on the day she gives birth to their daughter?
(a) He loves her with all his heart.
(b) He thinks their daughter is beautiful.
(c) He is leaving her for an older woman.
(d) He wants another child as soon as possible.

7. With whom does Claire talk about her life until the wee hours of the morning?
(a) Judy.
(b) Alice.
(c) Anna.
(d) Her mother.

8. How does Claire feel about James at this point?
(a) She feels nothing for him.
(b) She is madly in love with him.
(c) She still has feelings for him.
(d) She hates him.

9. Who is the young man that Helen brings home for dinner?
(a) Mike.
(b) Adam.
(c) Chad.
(d) Seth.

10. How does Claire feel about Adam at this point?
(a) She likes him.
(b) She doesn't feel anything for him.
(c) She is crazy about him.
(d) She hates him.

11. What does Claire do when a romantic story comes on television?
(a) Throws a vase.
(b) Cries for hours.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Eats ice cream.

12. On what night does Adam want to see Claire?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Thursday.

13. How does Adam behave with Claire?
(a) He flirts with her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is rude to her.
(d) He is polite to her.

14. What does Claire's mother think that Helen needs in her life now?
(a) Humility.
(b) Money.
(c) Joy.
(d) Education.

15. With what has Adam come home to help Helen?
(a) A family problem.
(b) Physics.
(c) Her laptop.
(d) An essay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Adam kind of annoyed with Claire when they meet?

2. What does Adam say to Claire that unnerves her?

3. Who interrupts Claire and Adam as they are talking?

4. How old is Claire Webster as the novel begins?

5. Why will Claire not sell her share of their flat to James?

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