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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clay meet Evan?

2. According to Clay, what way does his father say would be the best way to die?

3. According to Clay, what way does his grandmother say she would prefer to die?

4. What happens when Clay and Blair end up at the guest house during Kim's party?

5. What color is the scribble on the placemat at After Hours?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Clay's time away from Los Angeles alienated him from his friends? What changes does Clay' s friends seem to notice about him since his return home? What changes does Clay seem to notice about himself since his return home? How does Clay view these changes as he leaves Los Angeles? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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