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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 Part I, Chapter 3, Robert compares the behavior of vampires to several types of people. Which of the following is NOT one of the people Robert mentions?

2. What does Robert realize when he takes the bandage off his hand in Part II, Chapter 8?

3. In Part II, Chapter 8, Ben reminds Robert of what character?

4. What is part of Robert's daily routine in Chapter 1?

5. In Part I, Chapter 3, what does Robert wonder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of whom does Ben Cortman begin to remind Robert, and what is Robert's reaction to this realization?

2. What does Robert see when he finally emerges from his wife's crypt?

3. How does Robert begin his research into the nature of vampires?

4. How does Robert react to the vampire attack after he gets back in his house?

5. In Part I, Chapter 3, to what does Robert compare the vampires?

6. Outline Robert's experiments on the female vampire in Part II, Chapter 7.

7. In Part II, Chapter 8, Robert continues his investigation into vampires and things which might affect them. Describe one of the additional experiments Robert performs.

8. In Part II, Chapter 9, Robert recalls the day of Virginia's death. Describe his reaction in the moments directly after her death.

9. In Part I, Chapter 6, what has Robert done to repair his home?

10. In Part I, Chapter 2, Robert makes a kind of "schedule" for his day. Why is this an important step for Robert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the early chapters, alcohol serves several purposes for Robert. Most often, it is a way of escape. What do you think Robert is trying to escape other than the vampires? Does the alcohol do what Robert wants it to do, or does it just cause more problems? Why?

Essay Topic 2

When Robert meets Ruth, he is wary and has not even the slightest interest in her romantically. Do you think Robert's trust in humans is permanently damaged? He doesn't seem to know whom to trust, if anyone. How do you think he might recover that trust?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Robert think he is immune to the disease? What does he think happened that made him immune? Describe this event in detail. Do you think Robert is right, or would you expect some other explanation?

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