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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 hits Anita in Chapter 29?

2. According to Captain Henderson, to what can mental illness open a person up?

3. What do the spirits tell Niley that coming directly against Anita will bring him?

4. Which of the following statements does not describe Roxanne?

5. At the end of Chapter 30, what do Verne and Anita experience during the wolf rite in which they engage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Dr. Carrie Onslow and why is she crying in Chapter 31?

3. What secret does Officer Maiden reveal about himself in Chapter 45?

4. Describe Anita's encounter in the woods with the five hired thugs from Myerton in Chapter 25.

5. In Chapter 28, what do Richard and Anita decide to do about their relationship?

6. How does Anita save Asher's life in Chapter 41 and how does her action affect her relationship with Asher?

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

8. What news do Donald and Officer Thompson bring Anita in Chapter 42 and what gruesome evidence do they bring to substantiate their story?

9. How do Anita's interactions with Raina's munin change as the story progresses in Chapters 25-30?

10. Why doesn't Richard want to leave town when it's clear the sheriff wants him to do so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What are the major themes of this novel? Discuss at least three themes. Tell what the author is trying to say about each theme and how she depicts it. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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