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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 Blair calls Clay on Christmas Eve at his home, how does she try to entice him?
2. After leaving Kim's house, what does Clay do when he arrives home?
3. What matters most to Clay about having lunch with his father?
4. What memories does Clay have of Julian after Clay agrees to loan Julian the money?
5. Which of Clay's friends is a male model?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Clay, Rip, and Trent go to Dead's house? What do they do after they leave Dead's house?
2. What happens when Clay and Julian go to the hotel to meet Mr. Erikson?
3. Describe Blair's Christmas party.
4. What does Clay do over the next few days following Blair's Christmas Party? Who does he visit?
5. Describe how Clay spends his time during the day on Christmas Eve.
6. After meeting with Julian, how does Clay spend the remainder of his day?
7. Why does Clay meet up with Julian at the arcade? What news does Julian have for Clay?
8. What images stick in Clay's head after he hears a particular song while in Los Angeles on vacation?
9. Why does Rip contact Clay? What happens when Clay shows up to meet Rip?
10. What does Daniel wear to the party and why does he choose to wear certain articles of clothing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Clay change over the course of the novel? What differences are noticeable at the of the novel? How does Clay show these differences? Why do you think Clay has changed? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Why does Clay have breakdowns throughout the novel? What assistance, if any, does his psychiatrist provide? Please use specific examples from the book.
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