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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. With whom does Lauren visit when Nick is out of town?
(a) Stacy.
(b) James.
(c) Ericka.
(d) Philip.

2. What is Nick's initial reaction to Laura's working on his project?
(a) Happy.
(b) Resistant.
(c) Furious.
(d) Overjoyed.

3. Nick had agreed to not press charges if Lauren agreed to ____________________.
(a) Make a public apology.
(b) Never call him again.
(c) Return home.
(d) Never enter the company office again.

4. What is the nature of the special project that Nick is working on with an inventor?
(a) A formula that will make carpet last forever.
(b) A non-alcoholic martini.
(c) An ethanol-powered car.
(d) A cure for cancer.

5. Who is the inventor who is working with Nick?
(a) Rosen.
(b) Rossi.
(c) Rosetti.
(d) Rossellini.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Lauren decide to accept Nick's apology?

2. What is Nick's response when Lauren tells him she wants a relationship?

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize Lauren regarding Nick?

4. How does Nick respond when Lauren asks Nick if they can just be friends?

5. When do Nick and Lauren marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jim alter the course of events and what happens to Nick and Lauren's relationship as a result?

2. What does Nick share with Lauren about the special project?

3. What does Lauren learn about Ericka Moran at the party?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Tony prove to be Lauren's only friend at this point?

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

10. In addition to returning the pearl earrings, what choice does Lauren make in spite of Nick's poor behavior?

(see the answer keys)

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