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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 truth does Lauren learn about Nick?

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

3. What does Lauren think Nick is when she first meets him?

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

5. What does Nick ask Lauren as they dance together?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why has Lauren come to Detroit?

4. Why does Lauren decide to take the job offer at Sinco?

5. What are Nick's intentions for inviting Lauren to go with him to a party at Harbor Springs on the weekend?

6. How are Nick and Lauren's feelings at opposite ends of the spectrum after they spend the night together?

7. What does Lauren finally realize about Nick and his treatment of her?

8. When does Nick begin to try to seduce Lauren?

9. Describe the interaction between Laura and Nick at the construction site.

10. How does Laura's behavior reveal that she is unaware of Nick's role at the company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

DOUBLE STANDARDS is a classic story of a character remaining true to her code. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the book DOUBLE STANDARDS? Cite an example to support your answer.

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