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

2. What does Harry eat, in Chapter 33?

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

4. Why is Justine behaving oddly at the beginning of Chapter 34?

5. What does Lea take, in return for the favor she does for Harry, in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Thomas betray Harry's group?

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

6. Why does Thomas come to see Michael and Harry in Chapter 32?

7. How do the vampires react to Harry's costume at the masquerade ball?

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

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

10. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Nevernever is an important place in the novel, and some of the important events take place there. What is Nevernever? How is it different from the afterlife? Who or what resides there, and why? How are new areas created? What happens to them when the ghosts that created them are destroyed? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Harry and Michael are both practitioners of magic, but the types of magic they use are different; compare and contrast them. How does Harry's magic work? What is the source of his power? What beliefs are attached to the use of his magic? What are its uses and limitations? What about Michael's? How is his power different from Harry's? For what purposes does he use his power? What implements does he use? 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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