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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. Who is the inventor who is working with Nick?

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

3. Why does Nick show up at Lauren's condo when he returns from Europe?

4. What stops Lauren from succumbing to Nick's charms again?

5. Who does Lauren tell about her arrangement with Philip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lauren do when Nick shows up at her home and attempts to seduce her again?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why has the company's security department decided to conduct an investigation into Lauren's past?

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

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

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 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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