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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. Which of the following do Nick and Lauren NOT do while at The Cove?

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

4. Which one of Nick's family members died when Nick was young?

5. What does Lauren do while running to her car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

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

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

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

5. Who does Lauren mention at dinner that causes a stir among the Whitworths?

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

7. How does the author use foreshadowing when bringing up Nick's advice for Lauren to have many sex partners.

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

9. How does Lauren meet Nick?

10. When does Nick begin to try to seduce Lauren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Describe the overall setting for the book. Why does McNaught use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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