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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. Which of the following is NOT something Lauren is self-conscious about?

2. What is the name of the college parties that are typically held on Thursdays in the novel?

3. How does Lauren feel about Steve the morning after they have sex?

4. What is Daniel Miller studying at college?

5. Why doesn't Paul want to leave school to visit with his mom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Henry, and why is he depressed about his life?

2. According to Sean's perspective of the evening, what happens when he leaves the party and goes back to Paul's house?

3. What does the mystery girl think is going to happen when she attends the "Dressed to Get Screwed" party?

4. What is the opening scene of the novel?

5. What event prevents Paul from meeting Sean for their "date"?

6. What happens when Paul invites Sean out for Mexican food?

7. Why does Lauren spend the majority of the party pining over her boyfriend Victor?

8. How does Mitchell treat Paul after the first time they sleep together?

9. What is the reaction of friends when word spreads that Tim has gotten Sara pregnant?

10. What happens when the unnamed narrator of the novel decides that she would like to lose her virginity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While at a party, Sean is rejected for sex by Roxanne. First, explain why Roxanne turned Sean down for sex. Then, explain Sean's reaction to this rejection. Finally, explain how Sean's violent outburst can be seen as foreshadowing for his behavior later on in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Lauren's relationship with Vittrio is clearly a turning-point in her character's life. First, describe the character of Vittrio and how he and Lauren found themselves in a romantic relationship. Then, explain Sean's reaction to the news of Lauren's relationship with Vittrio. How did this affair alter their own relationship? Finally, explain how Lauren's relationship with Vittrio can be traced back to her childhood insecurities. What does this relationship tell the reader about the maturity of her character?

Essay Topic 3

When Paul hears that his parents are getting divorced, he has two reactions: an initial reaction and a delayed reaction. First, describe the two reactions Paul has to the news of the divorce. Why do you think his reactions differ so greatly? Then, explain how the news of his parents' divorce affects the way Paul views the romances in his own life? Do you think the news of his parents' divorce muddles Paul's view of love or gives him greater clarity? Why?

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