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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 changes Nick's mind about Lauren's being a spy?

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

3. Who takes Lauren out to lunch to talk about Nick?

4. How does Nick treat Lauren when she rebuffs his advances?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In addition to returning the pearl earrings, what choice does Lauren make in spite of Nick's poor behavior?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Lauren's position on premarital sex. Why is her virginity considered such a rarity and source of amusement for Nick? Why is sex such a constant battle between Nick and Lauren?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Tony. What is his relationship with Lauren and Nick? What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Tony's character in the story?

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