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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. What does Harry use to find Lydia?

2. What does Harry see about Micky's soul?

3. What is Susan's profession?

4. Where does Bob live?

5. What do Harry and Michael conclude, after seeing what is wrapped around Agatha's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mister scratch Harry's face to wake him up, in Chapter 17?

2. What is Agatha Hagglethorn doing when Harry and Michael arrive at the hospital?

3. What does Harry discover, upon inspecting Agatha Hagglethorn's ghostly corpse?

4. How does Harry find Lydia in Chapter 16?

5. How does Harry help Micky in Chapter 13?

6. What does Mortimer tell Harry about the being he is pursuing?

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

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

9. Why does Harry insist on receiving an invitation into the Malones' home, in Chapter 12?

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

The Black Court Vampires were almost wiped out, because the "Dracula" stories made their weaknesses known. What are they? What does Susan carry with her to defeat the vampires? How does Harry use these implements to his advantage? What are the characteristics of the Black Court Vampires? How are they different from the other two types? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The nail embedded in Amoracchius's hilt is a powerful symbol of Michael's faith. Would Amoracchius have as much power if it weren't for the relic with which it was made? Is it the nail that gives Amoracchius its power, or does the sword simply serve to channel Michael's faith magic, in much the same way Harry's blasting rod works? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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