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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 does Nikolaos consider to be Anita's master?

2. Who is Anita waiting for in the beginning of Chapter 43?

3. To what animal does Anita compare Edward to?

4. How many coffins are in Nikolaos's throne room?

5. The Circus of the Damned is housed in an old ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What clue does Anita find in the Church of Eternal Life's day planner?

2. Describe the crime scene in Chapter 32. What is different about this vampire murder compared to the others?

3. What happens when Edward presses Anita's cross against her wounds? What does this signify?

4. Explain the process Anita goes through to raise the dead in Chapter 28.

5. Why is it imperative that Anita meet with the wererats?

6. For what reason does Nikolaos state for raising Phillip from the dead?

7. Where does Anita plan to meet the King wererat? Why does Edward enter the meeting place first?

8. Describe the Circus of the Damned.

9. Describe the Rat King.

10. How do Anita and Beverly know each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define vampirism within the context of the novel. Discuss the legal issue surrounding vampirism. How is vampirism regulated in the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relevance of the setting to your understanding of the overall plot. Is the setting relevant? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two supernatural creatures from the novel. Pay attention to specific detail.

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