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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 does Henry need from Paul, which prevents Paul from being able to go on his "date" with Sean?
(a) A ride to the hospital.
(b) Money to pay for his emergency room visit.
(c) Conversation that lasts for four hours.
(d) A cell phone to call his parents.

2. When Lauren skips classes, what does she typically do?
(a) Smoke marijuana.
(b) Pine over Victor.
(c) Go to the movie theater.
(d) Exercise in the college pool.

3. In what state is this novel set?
(a) Maine.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Vermont.
(d) New Hampshire.

4. Which of the following is Marc's drug of choice and one that he uses frequently throughout the novel?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Acid.
(d) Cocain.

5. According to the rumors, what does Sara plan to do about her pregnancy?
(a) Raise the baby herself.
(b) Give the baby to her mother to raise.
(c) Give the baby up for adoption.
(d) Terminate it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Frankie Vallie song does Paul fantasize about Sean singing to him?

2. In which city does Paul's mother request to have a meeting with her son?

3. What is the name of the hotel where Paul travels to meet his mother?

4. Why doesn't Paul want to leave school to visit with his mom?

5. How does the narrator of the novel succeed in luring two men back to her bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Paul's perspective of the evening, what happened when Sean leaves the party and comes back to his house?

3. What connection does the drug addict Marc make to his addiction and JFK's assassination?

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

5. How does Sean react when Paul meets him to apologize for missing their date?

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

7. What happens when Paul invites Sean out for Mexican food?

8. Why does Lauren feel guilty about having sex with Franklin at a party?

9. How does Paul react when he hears that someone is dropping love notes in Sean's mailbox?

10. What event prevents Paul from meeting Sean for their "date"?

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