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

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

3. What is the name of the man who sleeps with Deirdre at the Thursday party even though he is not interested in her?

4. Who comes running into Paul's room exclaiming that Henry just tried to kill himself?

5. After setting a date with Paul, who does Sean spend the night with after the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Paul hears that his parents are getting divorced, he has two reactions: an initial reaction and a delayed reaction. First, describe the two reactions Paul has to the news of the divorce. Why do you think his reactions differ so greatly? Then, explain how the news of his parents' divorce affects the way Paul views the romances in his own life? Do you think the news of his parents' divorce muddles Paul's view of love or gives him greater clarity? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What type of relationship does Sean have with his family, particularly the men in his life? What does the reader learn about Sean's family dynamics during the scene in the hospital room? How does this scene illustrate Sean's relationship with death? How does the understanding of Sean's relationship with his family help to explain his relationship with Lauren?

Essay Topic 3

While at a party, Sean is rejected for sex by Roxanne. First, explain why Roxanne turned Sean down for sex. Then, explain Sean's reaction to this rejection. Finally, explain how Sean's violent outburst can be seen as foreshadowing for his behavior later on in the novel.

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