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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 Lauren think Nick is when she first meets him?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Banker.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Lawyer.

2. Why does Lauren begin to run to her car?
(a) It begins to rain.
(b) She thinks there is a mugger behind her.
(c) It begins to snow.
(d) She is late for her next appointment.

3. How does Lauren learn about Nick's true identity?
(a) Nick tells her.
(b) Another secretary tells her.
(c) The office rumor mill.
(d) A folder of newpaper clippings.

4. For what meal does Lauren go to the Whitworth home?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Cocktails.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Lunch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does DOUBLE STANDARDS take place?

2. Who does Laura mention that she has recently met?

3. What does Lauren not tell Philip?

4. What advice does Jim give Lauren about Nick?

5. What is Lauren's talent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

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

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

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

5. What does Lauren find unusual about Philip's condo when she moves in?

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

7. What is the nature of the job offered to Lauren by Philip Whitworth?

8. When does Nick begin to try to seduce Lauren?

9. How does the author show that Nick might be truly interested in Lauren?

10. How does Laura's behavior reveal that she is unaware of Nick's role at the company?

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