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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clay stop at the Polo Lounge for a drink before arriving at Blair's house?

2. in Part 10, what do Clay and Rip disagree about?

3. Where does Clay meet Evan?

4. Why does the Mr. Erickson not want any distracting noises in the hotel room?

5. Who does the maid let in to Clay's room while he is almost asleep?

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

Does the author use Julian to symbolize the degradation in the characters' drug-obsessed lifestyles? Why or why not? 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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