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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 weapon do the Indians use to threaten Clay in his hallucinations?

2. On what holiday does Sean attempt to hang himself?

3. What part of Judy's body does Lauren accuse Sean of biting?

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

5. What type of potato chips does Sean claim give him indigestion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scene does Paul return home to when he gets off the bus from Boston?

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

3. What characteristics about Sean's personality starts to irritate Lauren after they have been dating for some time?

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

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

6. Why does Victor finally phone Lauren, and what is her reaction to the call?

7. Who is Vittorio, and what type of relationship does he have with Lauren?

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

9. After breaking up with Victor, what does Lauren realize about her feelings for Sean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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