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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does the Mr. Erickson not want any distracting noises in the hotel room?
2. At After Hours, what is on the placemat surrounding the words?
3. What does Clay do when Mr. Erickson disappears into the bathroom?
4. The surfer lying in the Finn's living room is watching what on television?
5. Which of Clay's classes was held in the bungalow at his old elementary school?
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 do the characters in the novel, Less Than Zero, not associate with real life? Why do they choose to not interact with each other when they are together? Why do they seem to have little to say to each other? Please use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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