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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. How old is Elijah?

2. Why does Simon threaten Jody?

3. Jody decides to kill a man who __________.

4. What do the Animals fail to consider as a part of a healthy relationship?

5. What does Jody's vampiric nature tell her to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. With the help of the dog, where do the Animals find Elijah's resting place?

2. How does the novel end?

3. After the explosion, Elijah crawls out of the rubble. Why does Jody ask for him to be spared?

4. How do Jody and Tommy get rid of Jody's mother?

5. As Jody leaves the vampire meeting, who calls her at a pay phone?

6. After killing her first person, what does Jody begin to wonder?

7. Who saves Jody from burning up as daylight breaks?

8. Why does Simon attack Jody?

9. Why do the police choose to arrest Tommy?

10. Why does Tommy decides to "hold on to" Jody?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the characters Tommy and Elijah.

How does Elijah attempt to control Jody differ from Tommy's past attempts?

Are both men seeking a true companion?

Or do they want a woman that they can oppress?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Jody's inability to function in the modern world as a woman is somewhat shocking.

Why is she frightened to carry out the easiest of tasks?

Is this a reaction to the dangers in our society? How are woman forced to be scared so that they can be cast in a submissive light?

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