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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. Why wasn't Bateman able to get a reservation at Dorsia as he had hoped he would?

2. Who decides to go get drugs in order to liven things up at Nell's since things are pretty dull for the group?

3. What does Luis do when Bateman tries to make him get away from him?

4. Who calls and yells at Bateman for forgetting a dinner date which was planned in advance?

5. Why did the prostitute from the meat packing district agree to go back with Bateman, even after the last time's events?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bateman bored as he is hanging out with McDermott and Taylor?

2. What does Bateman notice happening between Courtney and McDermott when he is out with the both of them?

3. What does Bateman discover when he goes back to look at the body of Paul Owen?

4. What does Bateman do one day when he meets up with Paul Owen for lunch?

5. How does Bateman ensnare the child when he decides to go to the zoo one day?

6. Why does Bateman not end up shooting and killing everyone at the gym where he works out?

7. What is the special dessert that Bateman has created for Evelyn when they are having dinner together?

8. Why does Bateman decide to go to dinner with his brother, even though he is not very close to him?

9. What does Ted Bundy reveal in his letters to his fiancee as Bateman hears them read on the Patty Winters show?

10. Why is Luis moving back to Arizona, according to Luis when he runs into Bateman at Barney's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bateman seems to be a person who is very methodical in the way he approaches his life.

Part 1: Do you think it's a normal behavior to have a very rigid schedule? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think would happen if Bateman was not able to follow each of the rigid steps in his everyday schedule? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the rigid cleaning schedule of Bateman helps him in his life? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Luis continues to be obsessed with Bateman as the story goes on, even though it's clear Bateman does not feel the same way.

Part 1: What does this romantic sort of story line reveal about Bateman's feelings toward homosexuality? Why?

Part 2: Why do you think that Luis is still so obsessed with being with Bateman?

Part 3: What do you think you would do if someone was obsessed with you and you did not feel the same way?

Essay Topic 3

When Bateman tries to kill Luis, he stops himself when Luis interprets it as a sign of affection.

Part 1: Why do you think Luis doesn't interpret being choked by Bateman as a bad thing?

Part 2: Do you think you would be as forgiving as Luis if Bateman tried to choke you? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's normal for Luis to have the reaction he does to his almost-murder? Why or why not?

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