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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 III, Chapter 17, what does Robert tell Ruth is the only way to fight living vampires?

2. Why does Robert think he is immune to the plague?

3. What does Robert do to Ruth as he embraces her?

4. In Part II, Chapter 12, what does Robert feel the world has fallen to?

5. What is Robert smoking in Part III, Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, Chapter 14, what event does Robert recall during the final days of the plague? How does feel about the people involved in this event?

2. What does Robert do in Part III, Chapter 17, to show Ruth that he does trust her?

3. Why does Robert acquire a microscope, and what does he see once he gets it to work?

4. How has Robert's relationship with Ben Cortman changed from the days before the plague to their current relationship in Part III, Chapter 15?

5. How does Robert meet Ruth in Part III, Chapter 15?

6. Why does Robert think that vampires have issues with crosses, mirrors, etc.?

7. How does Ruth react to Robert accusing her of being a vampire?

8. In Part II, Chapter 13, what does Robert see that fills him with joy?

9. Explain what happens between Robert and the dog in Part II, Chapter 13.

10. In Part II, Chapter 12, what other discoveries does Robert make while experimenting on the bacterium?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose served by burning the bodies of the infected? What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? Do you think it serves its purpose well, or is it pretty much useless? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Robert visits his wife's crypt feeling about as low as he possibly can. He throws a sleeping vampire out of the crypt and onto the grass. When he emerges from the crypt, he finds the vampire dead. Astonished, he realizes that sunlight kills vampires. This raises his spirits, and he is excited to test his new weapon. What is the significance of sunlight and its ability to destroy vampires? Why does Robert get so excited? Why is this discovery so important to him?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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