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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. What does Lea's interference tell Harry about her powers?

2. Why is Susan in danger if she stays at Bianca's party?

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

4. Why didn't the vampires eat Harry, in Chapter 34?

5. In Chapter 37, what is different about Harry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry prevent Susan from eating him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens to Susan in Chapter 37?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry and Michael have different feelings about the vampires, but neither likes them. What are Michael's objections to the vampires' activities? How does Michael feel when he is at their ball? What about Harry? Why does he choose to wear the cheesy costume that he knew would insult them? 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

Michael disapproves of some of Harry's methods for gathering information and enlisting help for his ghost-hunting activities. What sources does Harry use, and why? How does Harry feel about them? Why does Michael disapprove of his methods? Why is Harry's magic unacceptable to Michael? Why does Michael still help Harry, even though he disapproves of some of his activities? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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