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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 Mortimer Lindquist?

2. Who is Agatha Hagglethorn?

3. Why does Harry pursue Agatha into Nevernever?

4. Why is Michael upset with Harry after their escape in Chapter 6?

5. What religious relic is contained within Aromacchius?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry see when he looks at Micky using his wizard's sight?

2. Why doesn't Harry want to pursue Agatha Hagglethorn into the Nevernever?

3. How does Harry find Lydia in Chapter 16?

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

5. What deductions is Harry able to make, despite the effects of the vampire venom?

6. What happens to Harry as a result of his dream about the Nightmare?

7. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

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

9. What do Harry and Susan talk about on the phone in Chapter 14?

10. What does the Nightmare do to Karrin Murphy, in Chapter 19?

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

Harry and Michael have different feelings about the vampires, but neither likes them. What are Michael's objections to the vampires' activities? How does Michael feel when he is at their ball? What about Harry? Why does he choose to wear the cheesy costume that he knew would insult them? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Harry and Michael are both practitioners of magic, but the types of magic they use are different; compare and contrast them. How does Harry's magic work? What is the source of his power? What beliefs are attached to the use of his magic? What are its uses and limitations? What about Michael's? How is his power different from Harry's? For what purposes does he use his power? What implements does he use? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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