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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While eating ice cream in an Italian ice cream parlor, what movie does Blair tell Clay is coming on that week?

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

4. What is Ross' discovery?

5. What response does Clay give to the psychiatrist when the psychiatrist asks Clay what he feels are his issues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clay's relationship with Julian seems to be the most important throughout the novel. How does the author relay the importance of their relationship throughout the novel? Why does Julian's relationship with Clay seem significant even though Julian is absent for much of the novel? Why is it necessary to take into consideration that the significance of Clay and Julian's relationship is told from Clay's point of view? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why does the author include the scene in which Rip shows his friends the girl tied up in his apartment? How does the author use Clay and Spin to juxtapose each other in this scene? Please use specific examples from the book.

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