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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 is Amoracchius altered, in Chapter 21?

2. Who was Michael able to save from Bianca's ball, aside from Harry?

3. What is Susan's response to Harry's question in Chapter 39?

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

5. How does Lea help Harry defeat the Nightmare?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Susan in Chapter 37?

3. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

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

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

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

7. Why do the vampires poison the wine at the masquerade ball?

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

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

10. What happens to Amoracchius in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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