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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. Lauren showers and ______________ before meeting the Whitworths.

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

3. Who does Philip ask Lauren not to tell about the condo?

4. Where does Lauren go at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. For what meal does Lauren go to the Whitworth home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lauren finally realize about Nick and his treatment of her?

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

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

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

6. Why can Lauren not avoid Nick even though she wants nothing more to do with him?

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

8. Why does Lauren decide to take the job offer at Sinco?

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

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

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 good vs. evil. Identify at least two characters who embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Nick. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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