Blood Rites Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. Where do Harry, Murphy and Ebenezar go?

2. Where is Mavra and her scourge?

3. What does Murphy believe about Lara?

4. Whom does Murphy shoot?

5. Harry only has a limited amount of time______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Harry and Murphy figure out about the curse and Genosa?

2. What happens when Harry and Murphy encounters the first group at the shelter?

3. What is Harry still dealing with? Why is he able to laugh?

4. What does Harry offer Lara for her help and what is her response?

5. What did Harry's mother do to Raith and what is Raith's response?

6. What does Bob tell Harry about the vampires when Harry gets home?

7. What does Harry tell Ebenezar and Kincaid and what do they do after that?

8. What does Trixie do with the gun she is carrying?

9. Describe the Deeps.

10. What does Murphy say about Lara and what is Harry's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in Blood Rites? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in Blood Rites. Include why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Blood Rites and your own life to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Blood Rites interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Harry. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Murphy. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Thomas. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Blood Rites help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Blood Rites? Why or why not?

3. Choose one specific incident in Blood Rites to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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