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

2. What do the human guards do after firing at Harry?

3. Why does Harry become weak in Lea's presence, in Chapter 27?

4. What happens to Kelly when she tries to touch Michael?

5. What happened to Susan when Harry finds her in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Amoracchius in Chapter 21?

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

3. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

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

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

6. Why does Harry attend Bianca's ball?

7. What deal does Bianca propose to Harry?

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

9. How does Harry ultimately defeat Kravos?

10. How does Harry prevent Susan from eating him?

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

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 3

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.

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