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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. Who is one of the men who assists Lauren when she falls?

2. What frightens Lauren about Nick?

3. Who does Laura mention that she has recently met?

4. What does Nick do when Lauren threatens to quit her job?

5. What does Lauren extend to Philip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the nature of the job offered to Lauren by Philip Whitworth?

3. How does a chance meeting with Nick alter the course of Lauren's job search?

4. How does the author show that Nick might be truly interested in Lauren?

5. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

6. How can Lauren be ignorant about Nick's real position after seeing his home?

7. Why can Lauren not avoid Nick even though she wants nothing more to do with him?

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

9. What does Lauren recall about the Whitworths as she drives to their home for dinner?

10. How does Laura's behavior reveal that she is unaware of Nick's role at the company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Nick and Philip. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Lauren cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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