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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lauren decides to play the game of pretending to be in love with whom?

2. What decision does Lauren make when Nick is out of town?

3. Why does Lauren tell Nick to stop trying to seduce her?

4. What stops Lauren from succumbing to Nick's charms again?

5. Who is Lauren's only true ally?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nick try to reconnect with Lauren at the party?

2. How does the author create tension in the story at this point?

3. What two pieces of information does Nick's lawyer reveal about Lauren?

4. How does Jim come to Lauren's aid when Nick begins making advances again?

5. How does Lauren try to adapt to Nick's changing moods and behavior?

6. Why has the company's security department decided to conduct an investigation into Lauren's past?

7. What threatens to ruin the relationship between Nick and Lauren?

8. How is Philip able to discern some information he needs in spite of Lauren's unwillingness to spy for him?

9. What does Lauren do when Nick shows up at her home and attempts to seduce her again?

10. What action does Nick have his attorneys take regarding Lauren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

DOUBLE STANDARDS is a classic story of a character remaining true to her code. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of good vs. evil. Identify at least two characters who embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Seduction takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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