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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. Where is Lauren summoned at work on Monday morning?

2. What gift does Nick give Lauren as an apology?

3. In what language is Lauren fluent?

4. Why does Nick refuse to commit to Lauren?

5. Why do the security officers think Lauren is Philip's mistress?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lauren prepare herself to encounter Nick at the executive party?

2. What action does Nick have his attorneys take regarding Lauren?

3. What keeps Lauren from giving in to Nick's charms and what does she demand of Nick?

4. What surprises Lauren about a new assignment she gets at the office?

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

6. How do Nick and his secretary, Mary, react to Lauren's being assigned to the special project?

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

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

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

10. What does Laura learn about the relationship between Nick and Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain McNaught's use of humor in the story. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Seduction takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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