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What did the man usually do when he was at not at work?
Visit stores and go to the post office.
Work on small things that needed doing at home.
Look after the children while his wife went out.
What was the man's job?
Fixing things.
Office work.
Painting houses.
Why did the man's wife like him to stay home on weekends?
Because she didn't like him to go out with other woman.
Because she thought it was dangerous for her to be home alone.
Because she was always glad to be rid of him.
What did the man's wife think when he said that he was going for a drive?
It was good for him to get out of the house for a while.
She was a little worried because this was very unusual.
She was happy for the chance to practice her can-can.
What was the man most likely thinking about his wife as he left the house?
That she was dancing the can-can to make him stay at home.
That he would like to see her dance the can-can more often.
That she wasn't beautiful and he really didn't love her any more.
Why was the man surprised as he sat waiting at the café?
He could not wait to be with Sarah, but she was very late.
He was thinking it may be better if Sarah did not come.
He was didn't want to finish his cigarette and cup of coffee.
What problem did the man have when he took Sarah to the house on the lake?
He wasn't able to make love to her.
He couldn't stop thinking of his wife.
He wanted her to dance the can-can.
What was Sarah worried about at the house on the lake?
That the man couldn't remember who he was with.
That the man was sorry that he had come with her.
That the man would tell his wife about them and her husband would find out.
Why did the man hold back a laugh when Sarah asked what he was thinking about?
Because he could not remember Sarah's name.
Because he wanted Sarah to dance the can-can.
Because he found the answer hard to believe.
What is the most likely reason that the man made the date to go to the house on the lake with Sarah?
Because he and Sarah loved each other.
Because he hated helping to look after the children.