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

2. What school are the men from that Paul flirts with, making Sean extremely jealous?

3. What is the name of the first narrator in the novel?

4. Why does Sean invite Paul to go for a meal with him?

5. How much money does Marc owe to Sean for drugs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the opening scene of the novel?

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

3. How does Mitchell treat Paul after the first time they sleep together?

4. What happens when Victor meets some Yugoslavian men during his vacation?

5. Who is Henry, and why is he depressed about his life?

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

7. What does the mystery girl think is going to happen when she attends the "Dressed to Get Screwed" party?

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

9. What is the reaction of friends when word spreads that Tim has gotten Sara pregnant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Victor's three main desires during his European vacation? List each of his desires and describe at least one scene in which he attempts to satiate that desire. Do you think Victor is acting selfishly on his vacation, or do you think he earned this time to himself? Why?

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

When Paul hears that his parents are getting divorced, he has two reactions: an initial reaction and a delayed reaction. First, describe the two reactions Paul has to the news of the divorce. Why do you think his reactions differ so greatly? Then, explain how the news of his parents' divorce affects the way Paul views the romances in his own life? Do you think the news of his parents' divorce muddles Paul's view of love or gives him greater clarity? Why?

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