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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. Why does Harry want Kravos's case files?

2. What is Aromacchius?

3. Why did Agatha murder her husband?

4. In what condition does Harry find Lydia, in Chapter 16?

5. Who is the first person Harry talks to on the phone in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

5. What is odd about Harry's dream?

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

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

8. Why is Charity angry with Harry, in Chapter 7?

9. What does Bob tell Harry about the Nightmare in Chapter 14?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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