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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 first, what does Tommy think about Jody's secret?

2. Why does Jody end up having to take the bus?

3. What type of car did Tommy drive before if caught fire?

4. What does Jody eat that instantly makes her feel better?

5. What does Tommy learn about Jody's saliva?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the workers at the Marina Safeway referred to and why?

2. As the two begin their date, what does Tommy tell Jody?

3. Why does Tommy bring Jody an almanac?

4. How does Jody feel when she finds Kurt in bed with another woman?

5. Who does Jody decide to attack at the laundromat?

6. Instead of asking Tommy to sleep with her, what does Jody ask of Tommy?

7. Why does Jody throw a potted plant at her boyfriend, Kurt?

8. Why does Tommy wish to have sex again, even though he knows he might loose more blood?

9. Why does Jody hate walking alone?

10. Why does Jody break the romantic mood that is building between her and Tommy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Moore agrees to keep a light, playful tone.

What elements of style does Moore utilize to create humorous situations?

Examine the following parts of the novel:

- Character development

- Dialogue

Essay Topic 2

1. Examine the Safeway workers who call themselves the Animals.

2. Make a list of each character and describe what makes them an Animal.

3. How does Tommy fit in among the chaos of the group?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze how Moore utilizes symbolism throughout the entire book.

In our culture, what is blood symbolic of?

As Jody becomes a vampire, blood's symbolism changes. How does is change?

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