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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area of the college campus do the ghosts of Indians haunt Clay?

2. What does Sean smash against Lauren's door after seeing her at the party with another man?

3. Where does Franklin claim he was strip searched while traveling?

4. What type of credit card does Sean use to pay for all his purchases?

5. When does Sean tell Lauren he will arrive at the party the evening after Paul leaves for Boston?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sean sees Lauren dancing with another guy at the Halloween party?

2. How does Sean react to the news of Lauren's pregnancy?

3. How has Richard changed from the last time Paul saw him when they were in high school?

4. What happens when Sean goes to the hospital to visit with his sick father?

5. Who is Clay, and why has he moved to Camden?

6. How does Lauren claim to know the truth about Sean sleeping with Judy?

7. What events lead Sean to believe that he is falling in love with Lauren?

8. What type of interaction does Paul have with the cab driver who takes him from the bus stop to the hotel in Boston?

9. What is the real reason Paul's mother has requested her son to come visit her in Boston?

10. What happens when Lauren finally confronts Sean about sleeping with Judy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellis depicts many of the young people in his novel as as sex-crazed drug addicts. Do you think this is a fair representation of youth culture? Why or why not? Do you think Ellis was being serious in his representation of youth or satirical? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

While at a party, Sean is rejected for sex by Roxanne. First, explain why Roxanne turned Sean down for sex. Then, explain Sean's reaction to this rejection. Finally, explain how Sean's violent outburst can be seen as foreshadowing for his behavior later on in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the opening scene of the novel. Do you think it is an effective opening to the novel? Why or why not? What is accomplished in introducing all the characters at once in one raucous party scene? What is lost?

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