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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 does Michael request to stay with Bella while Ramon is away on business?

2. What type of trap is Ramon setting up for Isabella?

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

4. What event does Bella attend with her brother Michael that she was not expecting to attend?

5. What city is Isabella Courtney living in at the opening of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What fight erupts when Bella flips through the pages of Ramon's passport?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Spanish government takes a strong stance on torture when executing Operation Red Rose. First, describe the Spanish government's stance on torture and give at least two examples from the text when this stance on torture is exercised. Then, describe how governmental torture affects Bella's life and her relationship with her family. Based on these examples, what message do you think the author is trying to give the reader about torture as a method of obtaining information from an enemy?

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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