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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Clay sneezing blood at his psychiatrist appointment?

2. What does Clay do to relax himself and Julian while in Mr. Erickson's hotel room?

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

4. Where does Clay call his psychiatrist from on the day of his appointment?

5. In Part 8, how does Finn rate Julian's performance from the previous night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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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