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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. How much money does the kid from the bus ask to borrow from Paul?

2. What type of candy is Lauren's favorite?

3. When Sean believes Lauren is the one leaving messages in his mailbox, what boring topic is she discussing with her friends?

4. How many aides does Sean's father have caring for him day and night?

5. What part about Sean does Lauren find most unattractive?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What events lead Sean to believe that he is falling in love with Lauren?

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

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

5. What happens when Sean sees Lauren dancing with another guy at the Halloween party?

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

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

8. What happens when Lauren finally confronts Sean about sleeping with Judy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is often seen as an homage to the death of romance. Do you agree with this analysis of the novel? Why or why not? Are there any instances of true love in the novel? If so, where? If not, do you think any of the characters are capable of true love? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What are Victor's three main desires during his European vacation? List each of his desires and describe at least one scene in which he attempts to satiate that desire. Do you think Victor is acting selfishly on his vacation, or do you think he earned this time to himself? Why?

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