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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. Where is Philip's condo located?

3. Why does Nick leave the party temporarily?

4. Which of the following does Lauren NOT do when she arrives at Sinco?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the premise of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

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

McNaught uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Lauren. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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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