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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. What does Mitchell leave on Paul's bed the morning after they have sex?
(a) A suicide note.
(b) An overflowing ashtray.
(c) A bouquet of yellow roses.
(d) A plate of breakfast food.

2. When Paul visits his mother in Boston, how long had it been since he spoke to his father?
(a) A week.
(b) A year.
(c) A day.
(d) A month.

3. Why doesn't Paul want to leave school to visit with his mom?
(a) Because he doesn't want to miss his classes.
(b) Because he doesn't like to travel.
(c) Because he doesn't want to leave Sean alone.
(d) Beacause he doesn't like his mother.

4. What is the name of the girl who turns Sean down for sex at the party, much to his shock?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Roxanne.
(c) Judy.
(d) Candice.

5. What do the mystery letters that appear in Sean's mailbox tell him?
(a) That someone knows about his secret life.
(b) That someone is pregnant with his baby.
(c) That someone is in love with him.
(d) That someone wants ransom to return his dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator of the novel so determined to get two men back to her bedroom?

2. How does Sean react when he is turned down for sex at the party?

3. Why did Sean put up with the annoying relationship with the hippie?

4. What year of school is Steve in?

5. In what state is this novel set?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the quote "when the sun sets"?

2. According to Paul's perspective of the evening, what happened when Sean leaves the party and comes back to his house?

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

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

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

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

7. Who does Paul meet on the bus on the way to Boston?

8. What happens when Victor meets some Yugoslavian men during his vacation?

9. How does Sean react when Paul meets him to apologize for missing their date?

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

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