5. Which werewolf in Richard's pack is a city wolf who wears dress shoes and black dress slacks in the woods instead of more practical jeans and sneakers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What wolf ability of Richard's does Anita discover in herself in Chapter 31 and how does she feel about this new skill?

2. Who is Roxanne and why is she angry with Anita?

3. Why does Howard Grant, Niley's psychic, switch sides in Chapter 44 and ally himself with Anita against Niley?

4. Describe the phone call Anita receives in Chapter 37 from her policeman friend Dolph.

5. Why does Jean-Claude not discourage Richard's romantic pursuit of Anita?

6. Who is Marianne and how does she suggest that Anita deal with Raina's munin in Chapter 25?

7. In what ways is Nikki a mirror character for Anita?

8. Who does Franklin Niley bring with him when he meets Anita in Chapter 35?

9. Why does Anita choose to be alone rather than with Richard or Jean-Claude at the end of the novel?

10. How does Anita free the demon in Chapter 45 and what is the demon's response when she does so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss symbolism and metaphor in Blue Moon. Give three examples of symbolism in the novel and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Verne and Richard, the two Ulfrics or werewolf pack leaders. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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