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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. When does Julian tell Clay to give him the money?
2. What memories does Clay have of Julian after Clay agrees to loan Julian the money?
3. What types of comments make Clay perk up at his psychiatrist visit?
4. What does Clay remember about his last Christmas in Palm Springs?
5. What is Lene's boyfriend's name?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Clay do when he arrives home? Why does he do this?
2. Who contacts Clay about meeting up with Julian and why did Julian not contact Clay? Where does Julian want to meet Clay? What happens when Clay arrives?
3. Why does Alana visit Clay? What does she reveal to Clay during her visit?
4. What discovery does Ross make in the alley? How do Rip and Clay react to the discovery?
5. Why do Clay, Rip, and Trent go to Dead's house? What do they do after they leave Dead's house?
6. What does Clay remember about the time he spent in Palm Springs for his grandfather's birthday?
7. Describe the scene of the party that Clay attends with Trent at the start of Part 2. What happens at the party? Who is at the party?
8. What is happening at Kim's party when Blair and Clay arrive? What is Muriel doing at the party?
9. What occurs as Blair is driving Clay home from their date?
10. Why does Clay not agree with Spin's behavior at Rip's house? What is the argument between Clay and Rip?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Death" is an important theme in the novel and Clay seems to be obsessed with it. Why is Clay obsessed with death? How does he show his obsession with death? What role does "death" play in the novel? 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 does Julian continuously have flashbacks of his life in Palm Springs? Why do these flashbacks seem to always focus on his grandmother and grandfather? Provide at least two reasons for each question and explain your reasons. Please use specific examples from the book.
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