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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. At what time of day does Sean agree to drive Paul to the bus station to meet with his mother?

2. Even though Sean promised to drive him, how does Paul end up getting to the bus station?

3. What ridiculous outfit does Richard wear to have dinner with Paul and his family?

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

5. Who complains of cigarettes being put out in her mailbox?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sean react when Lauren breaks up with him for cheating on her?

2. What characteristics about Sean's personality starts to irritate Lauren after they have been dating for some time?

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

4. How does the mystery girl find out that she has no chance of having a romantic relationship with Sean?

5. Why does Paul abruptly leaves Boston?

6. What happens when Lauren and Sean take a vacation together in New York?

7. Why does Lauren think that Victor is dead, and how does she react to this news?

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

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

10. What type of relationship does Sean have with Rupert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Paul is in Boston, he is reunited with an old flame, Richard. First, explain the history that Paul has with Richard and why he was excited to be sharing a room in Boston with his old friend. Then, explain how Paul and Richard treated each other upon their reunification. How did Paul's treatment of Richard compare/contrast to his treatment of Sean?

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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