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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 project is Lauren working on in her art studio?
(a) Posters for the school play.
(b) Signs for the school election.
(c) Prints for the school newspaper.
(d) Layouts for the school yearbook.

2. What is the name of the cafeteria where the college students at Camden eat their meals?
(a) The Cafeteria.
(b) The Feast.
(c) The Watering Hole.
(d) The Commons.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Lauren is self-conscious about?
(a) Her looks.
(b) Her relationship with her parents.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her intelligence.

4. How many times does Paul change his outfit in preparation for his "date" with Sean?
(a) Eight times.
(b) Sixteen times.
(c) Twelve times.
(d) Four times.

5. What is the name of the girl Victor thinks about and pines for most on his vacation?
(a) Judy.
(b) Roxanne.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Jamie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes running into Paul's room exclaiming that Henry just tried to kill himself?

2. Which of the following is NOT a country Victor visits while on vacation?

3. What is the name of the college parties that are typically held on Thursdays in the novel?

4. How does Sean react when he is turned down for sex at the party?

5. What type of cuisine does Sean invite Paul out for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sean attempts to have sex with Deirdre after the party?

2. How does Lauren react when she is approached by the freshman, Steve, at The Commons?

3. How does Sean react when he is turned down for sex by Roxanne at a party?

4. What is the significance of the quote "when the sun sets"?

5. What happens when the unnamed narrator of the novel decides that she would like to lose her virginity?

6. What type of relationship did Sean used to have with the hippie he once dated?

7. What type of mysterious letters are being dropped in Sean's mailbox, and who does he think the letters are from?

8. What is the opening scene of the novel?

9. Why is Paul hesitant to meet his mother in Boston when she requests a visit?

10. Why does Sean think that Lauren is the girl leaving love notes in his mailbox?

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