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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What truth does Lauren learn about Nick?
(a) He is a drug addict.
(b) He owns the corporation where she works.
(c) He is a married man.
(d) He is an ex-convict.

2. Which member of the Whitworth family had been particularly cruel to Lauren?
(a) Philip.
(b) Philip's brother.
(c) Philip's son.
(d) Philip's wife.

3. Who does Philip ask Lauren not to tell about the condo?
(a) Mrs. Whitworth.
(b) Stacy.
(c) Lauren's father.
(d) Nick.

4. Which of the following does Lauren NOT recall about the Whitworth family.
(a) They are magnanimous.
(b) They are conceited.
(c) They are rude.
(d) They are cruel.

5. Which of the following is NOT a description Lauren has for Nick?
(a) Charming.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Polite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lauren not tell Philip?

2. Why does Lauren begin to run to her car?

3. How many times does Nick call Lauren in the two weeks before her job begins?

4. Where do Nick and Lauren drive to on the weekend?

5. What does Lauren do after Nick breaks her heart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of DOUBLE STANDARDS?

2. How is Lauren's depth of character revealed related to Philip's request that she spy for him in spite of her personal feelings about the Whitworths?

3. How does Nick react to Lauren's virginity?

4. Who does Lauren mention at dinner that causes a stir among the Whitworths?

5. What is the nature of the job offered to Lauren by Philip Whitworth?

6. How does Lauren know that Nick has put in a good word for her at Sinco regarding a job?

7. How does Lauren view Nick at this point in the story?

8. What decision does Lauren make about spying for Philip and how does she sabotage her job interview at Sinco?

9. What is revealed about Philip Whitworth's character so far?

10. What does Lauren recall about the Whitworths as she drives to their home for dinner?

(see the answer keys)

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