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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 nature of the special project that Nick is working on with an inventor?

2. What is Jim's relationship with Ericka?

3. Who does Lauren learn is Nick's mother?

4. What information does Nick review with Lauren?

5. How does Nick intentionally embarrass Lauren at the office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Nick have his attorneys take regarding Lauren?

2. How does Jim alter the course of events and what happens to Nick and Lauren's relationship as a result?

3. How does Nick try to reconnect with Lauren at the party?

4. What two pieces of information does Nick's lawyer reveal about Lauren?

5. What does Laura learn about the relationship between Nick and Jim?

6. What does Lauren learn about Ericka Moran at the party?

7. What does Lauren do when Nick shows up at her home and attempts to seduce her again?

8. What facts does the head of security reveal to Nick after Laura has moved back home?

9. How does Philip try to blackmail Lauren into spying for him?

10. How do Nick's advances provide insight into his personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study of Philip. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the book. Why does McNaught use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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