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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick tell Lauren about his mother?
(a) She was a country girl.
(b) She had an abortion as a young girl.
(c) She was a rich debutante.
(d) She had a criminal record.

2. For when does Nick make a date with Lauren?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) The next day.
(c) Next weekend.
(d) New Year's Eve.

3. To whom does Lauren share her heartbreak over Nick?
(a) Her father.
(b) Jim.
(c) Stacy.
(d) Philip.

4. How can Lauren be characterized?
(a) Sophisticated.
(b) Worldly.
(c) Naive.
(d) Sullen.

5. What does Lauren continue to be ignorant of regarding Nick?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His lack of style.
(c) His speech impediment.
(d) His manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the distant relative of Lauren's father who offers Lauren a job?

2. Where do Nick and Lauren drive to on the weekend?

3. What do Lauren and Nick spend the day doing in Chapter 7?

4. What does Lauren receive during dinner?

5. Who is the author of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Nick reveal to Lauren about his childhood?

3. How does the author show that Lauren is out of her element in Nick's world?

4. How do Lauren's actions show her core character?

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

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

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

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

9. What are Nick's intentions for inviting Lauren to go with him to a party at Harbor Springs on the weekend?

10. How does Nick react to Lauren's virginity?

(see the answer keys)

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