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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. How does Susan get into Bianca's party?

2. Why doesn't Justine want Harry to investigate the noise he hears in the corner of the room, in Chapter 34?

3. Where is Harry, at the beginning of Chapter 34?

4. Who tries to defeat Lea with Amoracchius at the end of Chapter 21?

5. Why was Thomas chosen to represent the White Court at Bianca's ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry opens the rift from the Nevernever into Bianca's mansion?

2. How does Harry prevent Susan from eating him?

3. What does Harry do to ensure that his friends are safe from the Nightmare's attacks?

4. How does Harry finally defeat Bianca?

5. What does Lea do for Harry in Chapter 30?

6. What happens to Susan in Chapter 37?

7. How does Harry ultimately defeat Kravos?

8. Why is Susan in danger at Bianca's ball?

9. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

10. At the end of the novel, what happens between Harry and Susan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are points in the novel when Harry sets aside his concerns for himself, and puts himself in danger to save others. Why does he do this? What are his core principles? Why does he feel, at times, as if he owes it to people to help them? What would happen if Harry did not put himself at risk to help others? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Michael disapproves of some of Harry's methods for gathering information and enlisting help for his ghost-hunting activities. What sources does Harry use, and why? How does Harry feel about them? Why does Michael disapprove of his methods? Why is Harry's magic unacceptable to Michael? Why does Michael still help Harry, even though he disapproves of some of his activities? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Harry's relationship with ghosts changes dramatically throughout the course of the novel. How does he feel about them at the beginning? With what types of ghosts does he commonly associate, and why? How does Harry use the help of a ghost to defeat Kravos? What about Bianca? What happens to these ghosts once their purposes are fulfilled? Do these experiences change the way Harry feels about ghosts in general? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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