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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. How does Lauren feel about Nick at this point?

3. What do Lauren and Nick spend the day doing in Chapter 7?

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

5. How did Nick's mother feel about her life as a housewife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lauren meet Nick?

4. How does Laura's behavior reveal that she is unaware of Nick's role at the company?

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

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

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

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

9. How does the author use foreshadowing when establishing Tony as a friend for Lauren?

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

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

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

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.

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