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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. Why is Lauren late meeting Nick the day after the party?

2. What embarrasses Lauren at the party?

3. Who is the main male character in DOUBLE STANDARDS?

4. Lauren learns that Nick had sent her home early from Harbor Springs because _______________________.

5. What is the name of Nick's home at the lake?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

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

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

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?

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