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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 Lauren's talent?

2. What does Nick invite Lauren to in Harbor Springs?

3. What does Lauren receive during dinner?

4. What advice does Jim give Lauren about Nick?

5. How does Lauren learn about Nick's true identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lauren know that Nick has put in a good word for her at Sinco regarding a job?

2. How does Lauren meet Nick?

3. How does the author show that Nick might be truly interested in Lauren?

4. What does Nick reveal to Lauren about his childhood?

5. Why is Lauren pleasantly surprised by her time at the Whitworth home?

6. How does the author show that Lauren is out of her element in Nick's world?

7. What is revealed about Philip Whitworth's character so far?

8. How is Lauren's depth of character revealed related to Philip's request that she spy for him in spite of her personal feelings about the Whitworths?

9. When does Nick begin to try to seduce Lauren?

10. How does Laura's behavior reveal that she is unaware of Nick's role at the company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

DOUBLE STANDARDS is a classic story of a character remaining true to her code. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Seduction takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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