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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 Bella wait for word from Nicky's kidnappers before the call finally comes?

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

3. Which of the following does Adra NOT do for Bella while they are living together?

4. How long does Michael request to stay with Bella while Ramon is away on business?

5. How does Bella react when she sees Ramon show up at the party she is attending?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ramon struggles to gain control over the people around him, in both his business and romantic relationships. First, describe the way Ramon runs his professional life. Why does he feel as though he has no power over his own life? Do you agree with his assessment of his power? Then, compare the way Ramon runs his professional life with the way he runs his romantic life. How does he struggle to gain power in his romantic life? Is he successful in this quest? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

Sean and Garry have always fought for their father's attention and pride. First, describe the relationship Sean and Garry had when they were growing up and compare that to the relationship they had as adults. Then, describe how Shasa treated the boys, both personally and professionally, and explain how this unbalanced treatment led to a massive blowout between the two boys while hunting in South Africa. Finally, describe how this fight affected the way the Courtney Corporation was run.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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