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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 skill does Oscar Wilde master in relation to men?

2. The author says that the art of seduction leads to justified _____ or to _____ pertaining to people's social behaviors.

3. What type of people does the author say has an advantage in getting hired?

4. The author uses an example of a world leader and a _____ to illustrate entering one's spirit.

5. What benefit does the seducer gain from making the seducee feel insecure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author say a seducer should never try to seduce his or her own type?

2. How does Madame Recamier send mixed signals in Book 2: Chapter 3?

3. Describe Casanova's counterpart, Charpillon as described in Chapter 8.

4. Why does the author describe Andy Warhol as a cold Coquette?

5. What does the author say is the seductive power of the charmer?

6. Why does the author insist that most victims of seduction are willing ones?

7. How does the author describe indecisive results in seduction on the military scale?

8. How is Lawrence and Jessie's friendship altered in Chapter 5, "Create a Need: Stir Anxiety & Discomfort"?

9. What qualities does the author attribute to a Natural seducer?

10. In The Charismatic, how does Rasputin, the peasant, show his Charismatic qualities?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do some people thrive in relationships when there are difficult circumstances? What is appealing about conflict for seducers? How does the conflict help them?

Essay Topic 2

What makes The Art of Seduction a controversial book? What is the objective of the book? What conclusions does the author make about romance?

Essay Topic 3

What details must one pay attention to, in order to seduce someone? Describe an example from the text of someone who paid attention to details. How are people who pay attention to details perceived?

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