Violets Are Blue Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 | Chapter 2-3

1. How do you think the Mastermind is connected to Cross? Why do Cross' partners keep being murdered by the Mastermind?

2. What do you think the killers meant when they told Martha Wiatt that she had been "chosen?" Why is it important for the vampires to "choose" their victims?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 4-9 | Chapter 10-11

3. There are strong expectations put upon Cross about attending his son's concert. Why is there such significance about Cross' presence?

4. Why aren't the killers interested in money or material...
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