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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. How does Nick respond when Lauren asks Nick if they can just be friends?

2. Why does Lauren tell Nick to stop trying to seduce her?

3. What is Nick's initial reaction to Laura's working on his project?

4. What does Lauren learn that a young Nick had bought for his mother when he was young?

5. Where is Lauren summoned at work on Monday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jim come to Lauren's aid when Nick begins making advances again?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Nick share with Lauren about the special project?

7. How does Lauren try to adapt to Nick's changing moods and behavior?

8. What happened in Nick's relationship with his mother to affect his relationships with other women?

9. How does Philip try to blackmail Lauren into spying for him?

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

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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Nick and Lauren. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the symbolism of the earrings that Nick gives to Lauren. What do they signify? What role does do they play in the drama? Why did the author choose this item?

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