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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. When does Julian tell Clay to give him the money?

2. At the start of Part 2, where do Clay and Trent go before attending another party with friends?

3. In Part 5, where does Rip tell Clay they should meet?

4. Clay's father asks him if he wants to go where for Christmas?

5. Where does Clay's grandfather spend Christmas Eve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clay do on New Year's Eve night? Who does he spend it with? What happens?

2. What happens when Clay and Julian go to the hotel to meet Mr. Erikson?

3. Describe the scene of the party that Clay attends with Trent at the start of Part 2. What happens at the party? Who is at the party?

4. What information does Clay share with Trent while they are at Spago for appetizers and drinks?

5. What does Clay remember about the time he spent in Palm Springs for his grandfather's birthday?

6. Where does Clay go after leaving the club After Hours and who does he go with? What happens when he gets there?

7. What happens to Clay when he leaves Spago to go to the club After Hours with Blair and Trent?

8. Why does Clay not agree with Spin's behavior at Rip's house? What is the argument between Clay and Rip?

9. What memories of Julian does Clay have while at the hotel and on the way to the club afterward?

10. Why do Clay, Rip, and Trent go to Dead's house? What do they do after they leave Dead's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Clay's reasons for visiting his psychiatrist during his vacation? What role does Clay's visits to his psychiatrist play in the novel? Why is it necessary for Clay to visit his psychiatrist? 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 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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