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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. What does Lauren not tell Philip?

2. What does Lauren extend to Philip?

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

4. What does Lauren overhear a supermodel saying about Lauren?

5. Who is the main female character in DOUBLE STANDARDS?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Laura and Nick at the construction site.

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

3. Why is Lauren pleasantly surprised by her time at the Whitworth home?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Lauren meet Nick?

9. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

10. What is the premise of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

DOUBLE STANDARDS is a classic story of a character remaining true to her code. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Nick and Philip. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Lauren cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

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