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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 school are the men from that Paul flirts with, making Sean extremely jealous?

2. In which city does Paul's mother request to have a meeting with her son?

3. Why does Sean invite Paul to go for a meal with him?

4. What does Henry need from Paul, which prevents Paul from being able to go on his "date" with Sean?

5. What color hair does Daniel Miller have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reaction of friends when word spreads that Tim has gotten Sara pregnant?

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

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

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

5. Why does Lauren spend the majority of the party pining over her boyfriend Victor?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lauren's relationship with Vittrio is clearly a turning-point in her character's life. First, describe the character of Vittrio and how he and Lauren found themselves in a romantic relationship. Then, explain Sean's reaction to the news of Lauren's relationship with Vittrio. How did this affair alter their own relationship? Finally, explain how Lauren's relationship with Vittrio can be traced back to her childhood insecurities. What does this relationship tell the reader about the maturity of her character?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Many of the students in this novel come from extremely wealthy families, and money is not an issue to them. First, describe how monetary stresses most college students face are erased from the lives of these characters. Then, give at least two examples of scenes in which money is clearly not an issue for the students. Finally, explain how you think coming from families with money has affected the life decisions these students make while at college. Do you think they would live the same spoiled, hedonistic lives if they were not wealthy? Why or why not?

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