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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. Who is with Richard when Anita arrives at his cabin in Chapter 9?

2. Who checks Nathaniel's pulse while he is being treated for the rotting corruption in Chapter 13?

3. What happens to Damian's hands at the end of Chapter 13?

4. What emotion does the vampire Colin feed off of?

5. Who is the first character to appear in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the clothing and the weapons that Anita wears when going to meet Colin and his vampires.

2. What is inside the basket Verne presents to Anita in Chapter 19 and what do the basket's contents indicate about werewolves?

3. What is Anita's relationship with the vampire Damian?

4. Once the confrontation ends, how does Anita feel about the power she displays during her meeting with Colin and his vampires in Chapter 20?

5. What is Anita's relationship with vampire master Jean-Claude?

6. What are munin and how does Anita use munin in her battle against Colin and his vampires in Chapter 20?

7. What is Anita's relationship with werewolf Richard Zeeman?

8. What special ability does the vampire Barnaby have and why does he use it to benefit Colin?

9. Describe the wereleopards' relationship with their former leader, Gabriel, and how their relationship with Anita differs.

10. In Chapter 18, why can Anita not take retribution against Colin for the attack on Nathaniel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the three law enforcement officers in Blue Moon: Sheriff Wilkes, Officer Thompson, and Officer Maiden. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Anita Blake's relationship with Jean-Claude to her relationship with Richard. Which man do you think she loves best? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Anita Blake is the protagonist of the novel, yet she is also a vampire slayer and she chops off the fingers of Officer Thompson. Discuss the character of Anita and her role as protagonist or heroine. What are her character strengths and flaws? How do these strengths and flaws help and hinder her during the story? In what ways is she typical and in what ways is she atypical for a protagonist or heroine? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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