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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 do Blair and Clay end up after Daniel's party?

2. What type of car does Julian emerge from at the end of Part 2?

3. After Christmas Eve dinner, why does Clay go to Jimmy's?

4. On Christmas Eve, Daniel calls Clay to tell him what?

5. Where is Julian's house located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Julian want to meet with Clay? What happens during their meeting?

2. Describe Clay's lunch with his father.

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

4. In Part 8, what is Daniel doing when Clay goes to visit him? What does Daniel want to talk about with Clay?

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

6. Describe how Clay spends his time during the day on Christmas Eve.

7. Why does Rip contact Clay? What happens when Clay shows up to meet Rip?

8. Why does Finn refuse to release Julian from working for him? What does Finn do when Julian begs and pleads for release?

9. 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?

10. Why does Trent call Clay? What do Trent and Clay end up doing after they meet up with each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why are Clay and his friends fascinated with the dead boy the see in the alley? Why do the boys decide to stand around the body while they talk and smoke? Why do none of the characters inform the police about the dead boy's body? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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