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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Clay think Evan makes money?

3. What is Finn's profession?

4. Why do the adults in Palm Springs stop talking about making airline reservations to return home?

5. Where does Clay drive after he leaves the party in Bel Air?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are all of the characters in the novel, Less Than Zero, in some stage of desperation? Why and how do they choose to numb the intensity of any possible alienation or pain? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What does Blair mean when she says, "People are afraid to merge onto the freeway in Los Angeles" to Clay? What is the significance of this statement? Why does Clay focus on this statement so intensely? Please use specific examples from the book.

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