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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 does Lauren meet at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. What does Lauren do while running to her car?

3. Where do Nick and Lauren drive to on the weekend?

4. Which member of the Whitworth family had been particularly cruel to Lauren?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Lauren's use of Philip's condo?

3. How do Lauren's actions show her core character?

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

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

6. Why is Lauren pleasantly surprised by her time at the Whitworth home?

7. How does the author show that Lauren is out of her element in Nick's world?

8. How does Lauren meet Nick?

9. How does Lauren view Nick at this point in the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Nick and Philip. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Lauren cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

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