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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. Where does Lauren go after leaving Nick?
(a) Philip's home.
(b) A bar.
(c) Her friend's house.
(d) The mall.

2. Which member of the Whitworth family had been particularly cruel to Lauren?
(a) Philip.
(b) Philip's wife.
(c) Philip's son.
(d) Philip's brother.

3. What did Nick's mother do after Nick's father died?
(a) Returned to her former fiance.
(b) Moved back home.
(c) Went back to college.
(d) Got a job.

4. What does Nick invite Lauren to in Harbor Springs?
(a) A convention.
(b) A movie.
(c) A business dinner.
(d) A party.

5. Who does Laura mention that she has recently met?
(a) Nick.
(b) William.
(c) Colin.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lauren find remaining at the condo?

2. Why does Lauren begin to run to her car?

3. What does Tony tell Lauren that a young woman needs in a big city?

4. What does Nick ask Lauren as they dance together?

5. Who does Lauren think must have lived in the condo before her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does a chance meeting with Nick alter the course of Lauren's job search?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the premise of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

9. How are Nick and Lauren's feelings at opposite ends of the spectrum after they spend the night together?

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

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