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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 does Lauren NOT recall about the Whitworth family.

2. To whom does Lauren share her heartbreak over Nick?

3. What does Nick invite Lauren to in Harbor Springs?

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

5. For when does Nick make a date with Lauren?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What decision does Lauren make about spying for Philip and how does she sabotage her job interview at Sinco?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain McNaught's use of humor in the story. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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