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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 sent the detectives to fetch Harry, in Chapter 11?

2. What do Michael and Harry notice about the cars in the parking lot?

3. Harry lives in what city?

4. What does the Nightmare look like when Harry encounters it in Karrin's office?

5. What state is Micky Malone in, when Harry first sees him in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry deduce about the spirit that destroyed the church grounds in Chapter 9?

2. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

3. Who shows up at Harry's house in Chapter 11, and why?

4. What does Harry do to help Lydia, in Chapter 4?

5. Why does Michael disapprove of the methods Harry used to escape from Lea?

6. According to Harry's description, what is a ghost?

7. How does Harry find Lydia in Chapter 16?

8. Who are Kyle and Kelly Hamilton, and why do they visit Harry in Chapter 8?

9. What does Harry's wizard's sight enable him to do?

10. What does Michael come to tell Harry, in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

White Court vampires are different from the others - instead of sanguinary vampires, they are psychics who feed off of emotion. Is this difference reflected in their behavior toward humans? If so, how? Do they actually harm the humans they feed off of? What is Thomas and Justine's relationship like? How does she feel when separated from him? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Diplomatic relations between the White Council and the three vampire Courts are often stressed. What are their gripes with one another? How do they resolve conflict? Which characters act as appointed liaisons between the four groups? Why do the laws of hospitality exist? What happens if those laws are violated? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Nightmare,as the novel's main antagonist. What is the Nightmare? How does its character change throughout the story? How many characters actually embody the concept of the Nightmare? What does Harry learn while fighting it? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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