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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. What do Lauren and Nick spend the day doing in Chapter 7?

2. What did Nick's mother do after Nick's father died?

3. To whom does Lauren share her heartbreak over Nick?

4. What frightens Lauren about Nick?

5. How do the Whitworths greet Lauren when she arrives?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

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

10. What is the premise of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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