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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. When do Nick and Lauren marry?

2. Why does Lauren tell Nick to stop trying to seduce her?

3. Who is Nick's secretary?

4. What does Nick do to try to hurt Lauren?

5. Why is Lauren nervous about seeing Nick again?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What facts does the head of security reveal to Nick after Laura has moved back home?

3. How do Nick and his secretary, Mary, react to Lauren's being assigned to the special project?

4. How do Nick's advances provide insight into his personality?

5. What does Laura learn about the relationship between Nick and Jim?

6. What did Nick give Lauren before leaving the condo?

7. How does Lauren try to adapt to Nick's changing moods and behavior?

8. Why has the company's security department decided to conduct an investigation into Lauren's past?

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

10. How does Jim come to Lauren's aid when Nick begins making advances again?

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 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

There are several events of foreshadowing in the play. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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