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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 did Julian have someone else call Clay to arrange their meeting?
2. What types of comments make Clay perk up at his psychiatrist visit?
3. After visiting with Muriel, where does Clay agree to meet Rip?
4. Who calls Clay to set-up a meeting between him and Julian?
5. What reason does Julian give for needing to borrow money from Clay?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Clay and Julian meet Finn at a night club?
2. What happens to Clay when he arrives at the cafe to meet Rip? Who does he see at the cafe?
3. What does Clay do to try to get more information about Julian from his friend Evan? What does Evan tell Clay about Julian?
4. Where does Clay go after the party in Part 2? Why does he not go straight home?
5. What happens when Clay and Julian go to the hotel to meet Mr. Erikson?
6. What does Clay do once he is settled in at home?
7. What do Clay and Blair discuss while at lunch? What does Blair do a few days after she has lunch with Clay?
8. Describe Blair's Christmas party.
9. Describe Julian's reaction to Clay bringing the money to his house.
10. Describe the scene at Julian's house on King's Road when Clay arrives.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the title of the novel, Less Than Zero, represent the story in the book? What does the title of the novel say about the characters? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
How is Clay's relationship with his sisters? Why does the author leave Clay's sisters nameless throughout the novel? What does their show about Clay's relationship with his sisters? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Why does are the words "Help Me" written in red crayon and scribbled on a place mat in the club After Hours? Why were 20 numbers scribbled around it? What does this represent? Please use specific examples from the book.
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