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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. Tina is an editor who has what kind of reputation?

2. Why does Lo think someone is in her room on the Aurora?

3. Why does Judah have to go to the emergency room?

4. This story is mainly told in which tense?

5. How does Ben approach Lo when he first sees her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lo dissatisfied with her job?

2. Why does Lo let Ben into her room after he assaults her?

3. Who are the stewards and what is their role?

4. Why does Lo give in and drink booze after the break in at her home?

5. What is Lo's mission for the magazine while on her cruise?

6. What is Lo's first impression of the Aurora Borealis?

7. What is Richard Bullmer's backstory?

8. Why does Chloe offer to help Lo with her makeup?

9. Why does Lo react violently when Judah wakes her up in his apartment?

10. Why is Lo unable to identify the person who breaks into her home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lo often reminds herself that she is supposed to be working when she gets wrapped up in her problems. How do Lo's work obligations shape her actions? In what way does Lo being a journalist drive her behavior?

Essay Topic 2

In the first chapter, Lo's reactions to stress are shown in italics. Why do you think the author chose to write in this style? How do the italics guide the reader through Lo's fears?

Essay Topic 3

Nilsson's jacket is buttoned wrong when he responds to Lo's frantic call. How could his coat being askew give Lo pause? What other examples does Lo provide for reasons she may not be able to trust Nilsson? What is the purpose of her doubt?

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