2. Why is Lauren shy about making love with Nick?
(a) She doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.
(b) She is a virgin.
(c) She feels fat.
(d) She is not sure how she feels about him.

3. What athletic event do Nick and Lauren do together?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Golf.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Sailing.

4. How does Lauren learn about Nick's true identity?
(a) The office rumor mill.
(b) A folder of newpaper clippings.
(c) Nick tells her.
(d) Another secretary tells her.

5. What level of encouragement does the personnel manager give Lauren about getting a job at Sinco?
(a) There is a slight chance.
(b) She is a natural for the job.
(c) Lauren needs some continuing education first.
(d) There is no chance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick invite Lauren to in Harbor Springs?

2. Why has Lauren come to the big city?

3. To whom does Lauren share her heartbreak over Nick?

4. Who does Lauren meet at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. Why does Lauren need a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

2. Why does Lauren decide to take the job offer at Sinco?

3. How is Lauren's depth of character revealed related to Philip's request that she spy for him in spite of her personal feelings about the Whitworths?

4. Why is Lauren pleasantly surprised by her time at the Whitworth home?

5. How does Lauren meet Nick?

6. How does Lauren view Nick at this point in the story?

7. How do Lauren's actions show her core character?

8. How does the author show that Lauren is out of her element in Nick's world?

9. What does Lauren find unusual about Philip's condo when she moves in?

10. Describe the interaction between Laura and Nick at the construction site.

(see the answer keys)

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