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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 type of dog does Centaine have in the competition?

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

3. What does Michael write an article about for Victoria Gama?

4. During his marksmanship competition, what animal does Ramon shoot?

5. Where does Bella have her mail sent while she is staying with her family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bella become pregnant, and what is her reaction to the news?

3. How does Isabella Courtney gain political power and influence?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Oliver Kendrick?

9. What are the first instructions Bella receives from Nicky's kidnappers, and how does she respond to them?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the text, Ramon uses various honey traps to lure in members of the Courtney family. First, write a short definition explaining succinctly the term "honey trap." Describe the honey trap that lured Bella. Then, compare Bella's honey trap to the honey trap that lured Michael. Finally, find at least one flaw in the honey trap system and explain how it could go wrong.

Essay Topic 2

Sean has been a daredevil and loved any activity that involves danger. First, describe the way Sean lived his daredevil life when he was growing up and what the effects of this life were on his relationship with his family. Then, choose at least one of Sean's daredevil activities that he explores as an adult and describe it. How do Sean's daredevil skills eventually prove to be beneficial to the unity of his family?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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