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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. Who does Lauren think is the father of her baby?

2. What drug has made Lauren extremely skinny and unattractive to Sean?

3. Which of the following events does NOT take place when Victor finally calls Lauren upon returning home from Europe?

4. On which street is the hotel where Paul is supposed to meet his mother?

5. How does Sean react when he sees Paul for the first time after her returns home from Boston?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lauren calls Victor for the first time since he left for Europe?

2. What happens when Lauren finally confronts Sean about sleeping with Judy?

3. What is the real reason Paul's mother has requested her son to come visit her in Boston?

4. How does the mystery girl find out that she has no chance of having a romantic relationship with Sean?

5. What happens when Sean goes to the hospital to visit with his sick father?

6. What type of relationship does Sean have with Rupert?

7. What type of interaction does Paul have with the cab driver who takes him from the bus stop to the hotel in Boston?

8. Why does Paul abruptly leaves Boston?

9. How does the mystery girl react to her devastation of being ignored by Sean at the party?

10. How does Sean react when Lauren breaks up with him for cheating on her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Unrequited love is prominent theme throughout the novel. Choose at least two instances of relationships considered to be unrequited love. Then compare/contrast the reasons behind this unrequited love. Why can't it be reciprocated? Then, explain the results of this unrequited love in the characters' lives. Why might Ellis claim that unrequited love is the most dangerous kind of love?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, the reader sees glimpses into Sean's romantic history, including stories of many ex-girlfriends. First, create a time line of significant romantic relationships in Sean's life and the lessons he learned from each one. Then, use the time line to explain Sean's treatment of Lauren, particularly at the end of their relationship. Do you think Sean's behavior in his relationship with Lauren was inevitable? Why or why not?

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