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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 is the best translation of the African words "Umkhonto we Sizwe"?

2. How is the meeting between Michael and Oliver Kendrick recorded?

3. Where does Ramon fly to after having dinner with his secretary and her parents?

4. To what type of bird is Oliver Kendrick frequently compared?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What article does Michael write for Victoria Gama, and what is his emotional reaction to this cause?

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

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

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

5. Who is Katrina, and what role does she play in Operation Red Rose?

6. How does Ramon treat Bella when he arrives at the party where she is not expecting him?

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

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

9. How does Ramon perform at the marksmanship competition in Spain?

10. How does Bella separate herself from her family once she becomes pregnant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Even though Bella loves Nicky with all her heart, she struggles to bond with him once he is free from his kidnappers. First, describe how Nicky was finally taken away from his captors. What was Nicky's reaction to the rescue process? Then, explain how Bella, along with the rest of her family, helped Nicky cope with the news that he would never see his father again. What unconventional methods of therapy did the Courtney family adopt to help Nicky heal, both physically and emotionally?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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