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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 are the lights at Bianca's ball turned off, at the end of Chapter 28?

2. The vampires surrounding Michael and Harry, in Chapter 25, are dressed in what color?

3. Why did Bianca invite her enemies to her masquerade ball?

4. What color are Susan's eyes at the end of Chapter 34?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What keeps Thomas and Justine together, according to her explanation to Harry?

2. Why does Thomas betray Harry's group?

3. Why is Thomas in attendance at Bianca's party?

4. How does Lea help Harry defeat the Nightmare, in Chapter 21?

5. Why were the Black Court Vampires nearly wiped out?

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

7. What does Harry discover about Susan?

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

9. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

10. What do the vampires do to start the fight between themselves and Harry's group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Lydia is safe from the Nightmare while she is inside the church; though it destroys the church grounds, it is unable to enter the church itself. Why is the church such a common symbol for refuge and protection from evil? How does Harry feel about churches? Why? What is it about the church that keeps the Nightmare out, and keeps Lydia safe? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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