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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. Why does Nick tell Lauren she needs to leave the next morning?

2. What athletic event do Nick and Lauren do together?

3. Who is the main female character in DOUBLE STANDARDS?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Nick's home at The Cove?

5. What does Lauren cut through on the way to her car after her job interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Laura and Nick at the construction site.

2. What decision does Lauren make about spying for Philip and how does she sabotage her job interview at Sinco?

3. How does Lauren view Nick at this point in the story?

4. Who does Lauren mention at dinner that causes a stir among the Whitworths?

5. What offer does Philip make regarding living arrangements for Lauren?

6. How does Lauren meet Nick?

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

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

9. How does the author use foreshadowing when bringing up Nick's advice for Lauren to have many sex partners.

10. What does Lauren recall about the Whitworths as she drives to their home for dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in the play. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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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