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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 information does Philip demand that Lauren get for him?

2. Laura is photographed doing what?

3. What does Lauren do with the pearl earrings Nick gives her?

4. Who is Lauren's only true ally?

5. What is Lauren's assignment regarding a new project?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Philip able to discern some information he needs in spite of Lauren's unwillingness to spy for him?

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

3. How do Nick's advances provide insight into his personality?

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

5. What facts does the head of security reveal to Nick after Laura has moved back home?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Philip. 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 3

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?

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