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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. Where does Sean take Lauren on vacation after he hears about her pregnancy?

2. How many classes does Sean learn he is failing?

3. What has Richard changed his name to in adulthood?

4. How does Paul react when he realizes that Richard is trying to seduce him?

5. What color has Richard dyed his hair when he arrives at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Vittorio, and what type of relationship does he have with Lauren?

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

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

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

5. Why does Paul abruptly leaves Boston?

6. Who is Richard Jared?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Unrequited love is prominent theme throughout the novel. Choose at least two instances of relationships considered to be unrequited love. Then compare/contrast the reasons behind this unrequited love. Why can't it be reciprocated? Then, explain the results of this unrequited love in the characters' lives. Why might Ellis claim that unrequited love is the most dangerous kind of love?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

At the opening of the novel, both Lauren and Sean have sexual partners that embarrass them, Steve and Deirdre. First, explain why Lauren is embarrassed of Steve and compare/contrast this to the embarrassment Sean feels about Deirdre. Based on the embarrassments of these two characters, what can the reader assume is most important in the relationships of these young characters?

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