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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 decision does Lauren make when Nick is out of town?

2. Who overheard Philip blackmailing Lauren about the bids?

3. What are Nick's plans for when he returns from Italy?

4. Who does Lauren learn is Nick's mother?

5. Who is the Italian with whom Nick is working on a secret project?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nick try to reconnect with Lauren at the party?

2. What surprises Lauren about a new assignment she gets at the office?

3. What is revealed about Lauren's character by her behavior regarding Nick's advances?

4. What does Lauren learn about Ericka Moran at the party?

5. How does Jim alter the course of events and what happens to Nick and Lauren's relationship as a result?

6. How does Tony prove to be Lauren's only friend at this point?

7. What keeps Lauren from giving in to Nick's charms and what does she demand of Nick?

8. How does the author create tension in the story at this point?

9. How does Philip try to blackmail Lauren into spying for him?

10. What two pieces of information does Nick's lawyer reveal about Lauren?

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 loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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