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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. For what does Lauren apologize to Philip?

2. Why does Lauren begin to run to her car?

3. For what meal does Lauren go to the Whitworth home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

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 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Nick and Lauren. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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