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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. What does Nick promise Lauren he will do?

2. What is the name of Nick's company?

3. For what does Lauren apologize to Philip?

4. How late is Lauren when she arrives for her date with Nick?

5. Where is Philip's condo located?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What offer does Philip make regarding living arrangements for Lauren?

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

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

9. How does the author use foreshadowing when establishing Tony as a friend for Lauren?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Nick. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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 good vs. evil. Identify at least two characters who embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers.

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