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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claire not call James on the day he is to return to the office?
(a) She wants to make a surprise visit instead.
(b) She lets her lawyer make all the calls.
(c) She is not in the mood for a confrontation.
(d) She forgets because she is preoccupied with Adam.

2. Why does Claire apologize to her family?
(a) For marrying James.
(b) For putting her family through her emotional ordeal.
(c) For bringing home strange men.
(d) For stealing money.

3. What missing items is Helen looking for before going on a college trip?
(a) Suitcases.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Gloves.
(d) Boots.

4. What bad habit intensifies during this bad period for Claire?
(a) She consumes more alcohol.
(b) She overeats.
(c) She does cocaine.
(d) She drives too fast.

5. How old is Denise?
(a) 35.
(b) 31.
(c) 22.
(d) 41.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Claire's trip into town?

2. How does Claire purchase the items for dinner?

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

4. Whose clothes and makeup does Claire use?

5. What fruit does Claire think she resembles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire keep putting off calling James?

2. How did Claire meet her husband, James?

3. Why does Claire feel so guilty after spending the evening with Laura and Adam?

4. What date is important to the protagonist of the story and why is it important?

5. What irritates Claire when she and Adam meet for coffee?

6. How does the author show that Claire is conflicted about whether or not she should spend time with Adam?

7. How does Claire begin to come out of The Great Terror period in her life?

8. What does Claire learn about the woman James is involved with and what does Claire decide to do?

9. What is especially gratifying to Claire about the dinner she shops for and prepares for her family?

10. Describe Claire's behavior as she settles into her parents' home.

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