Less than Zero Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part 1

1. Describe Clay's day traveling from New Hampshire to Los Angeles.

2. How was the house when Clay arrived home? Who was home to greet him?

3. What does Clay do once he is settled in at home?

4. What does Daniel wear to the party and why does he choose to wear certain articles of clothing?

5. Describe Blair's Christmas party.

6. What does Clay do over the next few days following Blair's Christmas Party? Who does he visit?

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