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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 is Lauren's talent?

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

3. What is Nick's demeanor as he tells Lauren goodbye?

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

5. What does Lauren think Nick is when she first meets him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How can Lauren be ignorant about Nick's real position after seeing his home?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the book DOUBLE STANDARDS? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the earrings that Nick gives to Lauren. What do they signify? What role does do they play in the drama? Why did the author choose this item?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Lauren's position on premarital sex. Why is her virginity considered such a rarity and source of amusement for Nick? Why is sex such a constant battle between Nick and Lauren?

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