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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. Who is one of the men who assists Lauren when she falls?

2. What does Philip tell Lauren to do with the clothes at the condo?

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Nick's home at The Cove?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT something Lauren thinks about Nick at the end of Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

10. How does Nick react to Lauren's virginity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of good vs. evil. Identify at least two characters who embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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