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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 is Paul doing in his hotel room when Richard returns and tires to flirt with him?

2. How does Lauren react when Sean plays the song for her on his guitar?

3. What rumor does Lauren hear about Sean that worries her?

4. What is Acitifed used to treat?

5. What part about Sean does Lauren find most unattractive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lauren claim to know the truth about Sean sleeping with Judy?

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

3. What events lead Sean to believe that he is falling in love with Lauren?

4. What happens when Sean and Lauren spend the night together for the first time in his room?

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

6. Who is Clay, and why has he moved to Camden?

7. Who is Richard Jared?

8. What happens when Lauren and Sean take a vacation together in New York?

9. How has Richard changed from the last time Paul saw him when they were in high school?

10. What do Norris and Sean do together when they drive into town on Halloween night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Paul is in Boston, he is reunited with an old flame, Richard. First, explain the history that Paul has with Richard and why he was excited to be sharing a room in Boston with his old friend. Then, explain how Paul and Richard treated each other upon their reunification. How did Paul's treatment of Richard compare/contrast to his treatment of Sean?

Essay Topic 2

At the opening of the novel, both Lauren and Sean have sexual partners that embarrass them, Steve and Deirdre. First, explain why Lauren is embarrassed of Steve and compare/contrast this to the embarrassment Sean feels about Deirdre. Based on the embarrassments of these two characters, what can the reader assume is most important in the relationships of these young characters?

Essay Topic 3

Paul has many reasons for not wanting to go to Boston when his mother calls him. First, describe the relationship Paul has with his family. Then, explain why Paul does not want to leave Camden. Finally, explain why Paul's mother wanted Paul to join her in Boston and what Paul's' reaction to this encounter is.

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