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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 is Daniel Miller studying at college?

2. What happens when Victor visits the nude beach in Crete?

3. How does Sean react to Paul after he is stood up for their "date"?

4. Which of the following terms of endearment does Paul's mother refer to him as?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Lauren fantasizes about Victor while he is on vacation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship did Sean used to have with the hippie he once dated?

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

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

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

5. What does the mystery girl think is going to happen when she attends the "Dressed to Get Screwed" party?

6. What event prevents Paul from meeting Sean for their "date"?

7. Why does Sean think that Lauren is the girl leaving love notes in his mailbox?

8. What happens when Sean attempts to have sex with Deirdre after the party?

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

10. How does Sean react when he is turned down for sex by Roxanne at a party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the reader sees glimpses into Sean's romantic history, including stories of many ex-girlfriends. First, create a time line of significant romantic relationships in Sean's life and the lessons he learned from each one. Then, use the time line to explain Sean's treatment of Lauren, particularly at the end of their relationship. Do you think Sean's behavior in his relationship with Lauren was inevitable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, the reader watches as the mystery girl's love for Sean grows into obsession. First, describe what the reader learns about the mystery girl through her letters to Sean. Then, explain how the letters gradually grow into obsession. Finally, explain what happens when Sean rejects the mystery girl at a party. How does she react when her heart is broken?

Essay Topic 3

Unrequited love is prominent theme throughout the novel. Choose at least two instances of relationships considered to be unrequited love. Then compare/contrast the reasons behind this unrequited love. Why can't it be reciprocated? Then, explain the results of this unrequited love in the characters' lives. Why might Ellis claim that unrequited love is the most dangerous kind of love?

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