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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. How old is Adam?
(a) 19.
(b) 24.
(c) 27.
(d) 21.

2. What good habit intensifies during this bad period for Claire?
(a) She eats whole foods.
(b) She exercises.
(c) She walks.
(d) She meditates.

3. Where does Claire think James really is when he does not take her call?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) Playing tennis.
(c) The Caribbean.
(d) At lunch.

4. In addition to Claire, who else is attracted to Adam?
(a) Claire's mother.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Judy.

5. What does Claire take Kate to town to purchase?
(a) Baby shoes for Kate.
(b) Clothes for Kate.
(c) A birthday gift for Adam.
(d) Toys for Kate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura's advice to Claire?

2. Who does Claire run into while out with the person in #62?

3. How does Claire feel about James at this point?

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

5. Why does James not take Claire's call when she phones at his office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire's mother think about Claire's attraction to Adam?

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

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

4. How does Claire feel about her newborn daughter?

5. Who is Laura and how does Claire know her?

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

7. What advice does Claire get from Laura about dating a younger man?

8. How does the author show Claire's fragile state of mind regarding her marriage?

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

10. How does Claire find out about Adam's intentions toward Helen?

(see the answer keys)

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