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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. Harry discovers, upon being examined in the emergency room, that Lea did what to him in the graveyard?

2. Why does Bob try to stop Harry from opening a rift from the Nevernever to the physical world?

3. What does Charity tell Harry, as he tries to get her out of the graveyard?

4. What happens to Lydia at the end of Chapter 31?

5. Why does Thomas stay with Michael to fight Lea's hounds?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry finally defeat Bianca?

2. Why does Harry make the decision to pursue the Nightmare into the graveyard alone, instead of waiting for Michael?

3. What happens between Kelly and Michael that makes all the vampires at the ball wary of Harry and Michael?

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

5. How does Bob help Harry while imprisoned in Bianca's mansion?

6. Why does Thomas betray Harry's group?

7. What conclusion does Harry reach about why he was invited to Bianca's party?

8. How does Harry ultimately defeat Kravos?

9. How did Susan procure an invitation to Bianca's ball?

10. What happens when Bianca's armed guards fire at Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lydia claims to have a condition called Cassandra's Tears, but Harry is skeptical. What is Cassandra's Tears? Why is Harry skeptical of Lydia's claims? Is there any way for her to prove that her claims are correct? Why or why not? Do you think this interaction between Harry and Lydia reflects the author's opinion of psychics in the real world? Why or why not? 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

Love, and its expression, is an extremely important concept in the novel. Why does Michael insist that Harry tell Susan how he feels about her? Why does the phrase "I love you" have so much power? How does Harry express his love for Susan, before he is able to articulate it? What happens after he does so? Do you think that their love for one another will reunite them, and help Harry save Susan? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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