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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 does Sean write in the note he leaves for Lauren after he sees her at the party with another man?

2. When Sean finds Lauren, what part of her body is Vittorio kissing?

3. What news does Paul's mother break to him in the hotel bar?

4. Who does Lauren think is the father of her baby?

5. In what state did Paul's ex-girlfriend used to live, the girl that Paul's mother still thinks he is dating?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Clay, and why has he moved to Camden?

2. What is the real reason Paul's mother has requested her son to come visit her in Boston?

3. How does Sean react to the news of Lauren's pregnancy?

4. What happens when Lauren calls Victor for the first time since he left for Europe?

5. What scene does Paul return home to when he gets off the bus from Boston?

6. What happens when Sean goes to the hospital to visit with his sick father?

7. After breaking up with Victor, what does Lauren realize about her feelings for Sean?

8. How does Lauren claim to know the truth about Sean sleeping with Judy?

9. What bumbling apology does Sean try to make to Lauren in regards to his cheating, and how does Lauren respond?

10. How has Richard changed from the last time Paul saw him when they were in high school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, Sean seems to have learned nothing from experience and does not seem to have matured. Is there any character in the novel who seems to have learned from past mistakes? Support your answer with specific details from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Paul has many reasons for not wanting to go to Boston when his mother calls him. First, describe the relationship Paul has with his family. Then, explain why Paul does not want to leave Camden. Finally, explain why Paul's mother wanted Paul to join her in Boston and what Paul's' reaction to this encounter is.

Essay Topic 3

Lauren is a girl with a trouble past, particularly in regard to her parents. First, explain what type of relationship Lauren has with her parents and how this relationship feeds into her insecurities. Then, explain how Lauren's relationship with her parents affects her personal decisions particularly in regard to her romantic life.

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