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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 long after Isabella arrives at the horse stables does Ramon arrive to follow her?

2. How does Bella react when she first hears that she is pregnant?

3. What is the name of Bella's and Michael's mother?

4. What country does Ramon invite Bella to visit with him for the weekend following the party?

5. What is the city of Malaga know for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bella become pregnant, and what is her reaction to the news?

2. How does Bella treat Nicky during her first meeting with him since his kidnapping?

3. What revelation does Bella make about her brother when he comes to stay with her for the month of November?

4. Why does Michael take a short trip to Botswana, and what does he do there?

5. What does Joe Cicero want from Bella in exchange for the safety of her son?

6. How does Ramon treat Bella after they made love for the first time?

7. What happens at the Mick Jagger concert that could have harmed Isabella?

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

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

10. How does Ramon lure Isabella to him at the horse stables?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Bella becomes pregnant, her relationship with Ramon changes dramatically. First, describe the situation under which Bella became pregnant. Then, compare Bella's reaction to the pregnancy news with Ramon's reaction to the news. Finally, explain how the news of the pregnancy begins to create a strange fairy tale world for Bella. Give at least two examples of red flags that she misses when planning her future with the baby.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Michael's relationship with Raleigh is an extremely dangerous, criminal one. First, describe the circumstances under which Michael and Raleigh met. Then, describe how Raleigh tested Michael's trust. How did Michael fare in this first trust test? Then, describe the relationship that formed between Michael and Raleigh as the novel progressed. What outcome in Michael's life was a direct result of his relationship with Raleigh?

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