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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. According to Anita, the Riverfront is known by vampires as the ________.

2. What is written on Monica's button?

3. The city's most powerful vampires sleep under the ________.

4. A freak is someone who likes ________.

5. What is the name of the woman who throws herself at Phillip at the freak party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What pretend drink does Anita order at Dead Dave's? What type of drink is it really?

2. According to Anita Blake in Chapter 1, what is the standard procedure when dealing with vampires?

3. Why is Anita feeling nauseous in the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What does Phillip advise Anita to wear to a freak party?

5. Describe Phillip. What do Phillip and Anita Blake have in common?

6. Describe Anita's dream in the beginning of Chapter 16.

7. In the beginning of Chapter 17, what two choices does Anita have after Ronnie leaves her house?

8. Why does Anita not want the check that Nikolaos gives to Animators, Inc.?

9. Why does Edward come see Anita at her home?

10. How does Anita describe Nikolaos in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a detailed essay, discuss what you found the most memorable scene from the novel. What is it about this scene that makes it so memorable? What is the significance of the scene to the story as a whole? Use specific details from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

According to the praise on the back of the novel, "No one knows the dark desires of the soul better than #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton." Explain the meaning of this quote in detail as it relates to Guilty Pleasures. Use specific details and examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

According to a button worn by Monica Vespucci, "Vampires are humans, too." In what ways is this statement true? In what ways is it false? What do you think Anita's beliefs are on this statement?

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