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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 treat Lauren when she rebuffs his advances?

2. Laura is photographed doing what?

3. What seems to be Nick's strongest instinct?

4. What gift does Nick bring Lauren when he returns from Europe?

5. What information does Nick review with Lauren?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did Nick give Lauren before leaving the condo?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in the play. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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