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

2. What is the vampires' response to Harry's costume at the masquerade ball?

3. What gift does Harry receive from Bianca?

4. Why did Michael watch over Harry after Bianca's ball?

5. What pact does Harry make with Lea?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Thomas betray Harry's group?

5. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

6. What happens to Susan in Chapter 37?

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

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

9. What happens to Amoracchius in Chapter 21?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thresholds, and their role in protecting a home's inhabitants from the supernatural, is a major theme in the novel. How is a threshold created? How does it protect those inside it from supernatural entities or forces? What happens to entities that attempt to cross it without an invitation? Why? What happens if they receive an invitation? What does Harry learn about the Nightmare, as a result of its ability to get to people even when protected by a strong threshold? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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