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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. Where does Clay find his sisters on the morning after Christmas?
2. What is Clay's father's profession?
3. What does Clay do when Julian does not show up for their meeting?
4. At the start of Part 2, where do Clay and Trent go before attending another party with friends?
5. After Clay locates Julian at his home in Part 4, where do they go to talk?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Clay spends his time during the day on Christmas Eve.
2. Who contacts Clay about meeting up with Julian and why did Julian not contact Clay? Where does Julian want to meet Clay? What happens when Clay arrives?
3. What happens when Clay and Julian go to the hotel to meet Mr. Erikson?
4. What does Clay do to try to get more information about Julian from his friend Evan? What does Evan tell Clay about Julian?
5. What does Daniel wear to the party and why does he choose to wear certain articles of clothing?
6. In Part 8, what is Daniel doing when Clay goes to visit him? What does Daniel want to talk about with Clay?
7. Who is Finn? Why is Julian upset with Finn? What does Finn want Julian to do?
8. Describe Clay's day traveling from New Hampshire to Los Angeles.
9. Describe the scene at Julian's house on King's Road when Clay arrives.
10. What does Lene tell Blair, Kim, and Clay when they see her? Why do Kim and Blair pretend that they do not know about Lene's good news?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why are all of the characters in the novel, Less Than Zero, in some stage of desperation? Why and how do they choose to numb the intensity of any possible alienation or pain? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How does Clay express his compassion? Provide at least three examples. Does he only express his compassion during certain times? Please use specific examples from the book.
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