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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. Which piece of jewelry does Centaine wear as a symbol of her success?

2. What does Isabella do that is against protocol when Ramon wins the marksmanship competition?

3. Which of the following titles does Ramon hold, which intrigues Isabella?

4. How does Bella feel when she is reunited with her family for the first time since they moved back home without her?

5. What rating does Bella have in the Spy Operation Ramon is running?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Bella tell Michael the truth about what happened to baby Nicky?

2. What video does Bella see of her son being tortured?

3. How does Isabella Courtney gain political power and influence?

4. What happens when Bella leaves Nicky alone to spend a romantic weekend with Ramon in Paris?

5. Who is Adra and what jobs does she perform for Bella?

6. What gift does Ramon give to Nicky when he sees the boy at the age of three?

7. How does Centaine feel about the lives her grandchildren have chosen for themselves?

8. How does Ramon react to the news that Joe Cicero has passed away?

9. What shocking situation does Bella walk in on when Ramon frantically phones for her to come meet him at his apartment?

10. Who is Joe Cicero, and what does he accuse Ramon of over the phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Bella is in a relationship with Ramon, her relationship with her family changes drastically. First, describe the relationship Bella has with her family before she meets Ramon. Then, compare that to the relationship Bella has with her family after entering a relationship with Ramon. Which member of her family does Bella remain close to? Which family member becomes more distant? Finally, explain who is responsible for the strain in Bella's relationship with her family and why.

Essay Topic 2

Sean has been a daredevil and loved any activity that involves danger. First, describe the way Sean lived his daredevil life when he was growing up and what the effects of this life were on his relationship with his family. Then, choose at least one of Sean's daredevil activities that he explores as an adult and describe it. How do Sean's daredevil skills eventually prove to be beneficial to the unity of his family?

Essay Topic 3

During the course of the novel, Bella betrays her family. First, describe the situation that led to Bella being forced to turn against her own family. What ultimatum was she given? When did Bella know, with certainty, that she had no real choice but to turn against her family? How did her act of betrayal play out? In the end, how was Bella's relationship with her family affected by her act of treason?

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