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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a country Victor visits while on vacation?
(a) France.
(b) Greece.
(c) Spain.
(d) Netherlands.

2. What is the name of Judy's boyfriend?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Bernard.
(c) Edward.
(d) Charles.

3. How does Sean react when Paul tells him that he is leaving to visit with his mother?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is disappointed.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Lauren fantasizes about Victor while he is on vacation?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Tired.
(d) Sick.

5. What is the name of the college parties that are typically held on Thursdays in the novel?
(a) Thistle Thursdays.
(b) Thoughtful Thursdays.
(c) Thirsty Thursdays.
(d) Thankless Thursdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week does Paul leave school to visit with his mother?

2. What major company did Sean believe the hippie girl's parents owned?

3. Why doesn't Paul want to leave school to visit with his mom?

4. How old is Lauren's father's new girlfriend?

5. How does Sean feel when Candice and Mitchell go home together after the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mitchell treat Paul after the first time they sleep together?

2. How does Lauren react when she is approached by the freshman, Steve, at The Commons?

3. What happens when the unnamed narrator of the novel decides that she would like to lose her virginity?

4. What connection does the drug addict Marc make to his addiction and JFK's assassination?

5. What type of relationship does Lauren have with her parents?

6. According to Sean's perspective of the evening, what happens when he leaves the party and goes back to Paul's house?

7. How does Paul get to the bus station when he is headed toward Boston?

8. What type of mysterious letters are being dropped in Sean's mailbox, and who does he think the letters are from?

9. Why does Lauren feel guilty about having sex with Franklin at a party?

10. What happens when Paul invites Sean out for Mexican food?

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