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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. At Elvira's house, what sort of creature wounds Zerbrowski?

2. After Anita leaves Guilty Pleasures, why is she unhappy to find Richard in her apartment?

3. After Kaspar confesses to his crimes, who is found in a cage in Kaspar's basement?

4. What sort of strange sound does Williams report hearing on his owl recording?

5. In Kaspar's basement, who is put into a cage with Richard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Elvira and other witches skin the naga?

2. What happens to Louie when he comes to the aid of Anita near Washington University?

3. As explained by Anita in Jean-Claude's office, how do Anita's feelings for Richard compare with her feelings for Jean-Claude?

4. What is Kaspar's motive for betraying his fellow lycanthropes by supplying them to hunters for sport?

5. What is Kaspar's role in Raina's porn movies?

6. The day after Richard and Jean-Claude argued in Anita's apartment, Ronnie calls Anita to share what evidence regarding the Smitz case?

7. Near Washington University, how does Anita help Louie after he suffers injuries?

8. Near the end of the novel, who is placed in the two cages in Kaspar's basement?

9. How does Raina ultimately convince Smitz to admit that he killed his wife?

10. What does Gretchen do to Anita after Anita leaves Washington University, and what is her motivation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why, throughout most of "The Lunatic Cafe," does Anita resent any attempt by Richard to protect her? Why, near the end of the novel, is Anita grateful when Richard tries to rescue her from Jason?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of the swan skin sent to Anita by Edward near the end of the novel. Why does Anita approve of the skin, and why does boyfriend Richard disapprove? Is this a suitable "final resting place" for Kaspar?

Essay Topic 3

What are the primary motivations of Raina, an important antagonist in the novel, as the plot develops? What are her motivations in toying with Jean-Claude and Anita's attraction for each other? What are her motivations in manipulating the werecreatures in Marcus' pack? Why does she choose to produce pornographic movies?

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