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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 event does Bella attend with her brother Michael that she was not expecting to attend?

2. How is Centaine related to Bella?

3. What does Joe Cicero accuse Ramon of during their phone conversation?

4. How does Ramon react when Bella confronts him about his business travel lies?

5. At whose concert does Ramon meet Isabella for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Bella leaves Nicky alone to spend a romantic weekend with Ramon in Paris?

3. How does Ramon treat Bella after they made love for the first time?

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

5. What shocking situation does Bella walk in on when Ramon frantically phones for her to come meet him at his apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Bella is in a relationship with Ramon, her relationship with her family changes drastically. First, describe the relationship Bella has with her family before she meets Ramon. Then, compare that to the relationship Bella has with her family after entering a relationship with Ramon. Which member of her family does Bella remain close to? Which family member becomes more distant? Finally, explain who is responsible for the strain in Bella's relationship with her family and why.

Essay Topic 2

Michael's relationship with Raleigh is an extremely dangerous, criminal one. First, describe the circumstances under which Michael and Raleigh met. Then, describe how Raleigh tested Michael's trust. How did Michael fare in this first trust test? Then, describe the relationship that formed between Michael and Raleigh as the novel progressed. What outcome in Michael's life was a direct result of his relationship with Raleigh?

Essay Topic 3

Even though Bella struggles for many years to keep her spying a secret from her family and government, she is eventually found out. First, describe the ways that Bella tried to hide her motivation from her family and the repercussions for this sneaking around. Then, describe the way the truth about Bella's spying was finally revealed. What was her family's reaction when the truth came out? How did Bella feel knowing that everyone knew her secrets? What was the final effect of the spying on Bella's relationship with her family?

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