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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where is Mr. Erickson from?
2. Who says, "But you don't need anything. You have everything"?
3. What information does Clay share with Trent at Spago when Trent leaves the room for a short period of time?
4. The surfer lying in the Finn's living room is watching what on television?
5. Why do the adults in Palm Springs stop talking about making airline reservations to return home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why does Clay have breakdowns throughout the novel? What assistance, if any, does his psychiatrist provide? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Why does the author choose to tell the story through the point of view of the protagonist? Why does he not tell the story through the point of view of a narrator, who sees all? How would this story change if was told through third person? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Why are Clay and his friends fascinated with the dead boy the see in the alley? Why do the boys decide to stand around the body while they talk and smoke? Why do none of the characters inform the police about the dead boy's body? Please use specific examples from the book.
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