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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Robert look upon the routine between him and Ben in Part III, Chapter 15?
(a) As a pleasant escape from reality.
(b) As a game.
(c) As a chore.
(d) As a necessary evil.

2. On what type of note does the relationship between Robert and Ruth begin?
(a) A note of distrust.
(b) A positive note.
(c) A loving note.
(d) A blind attraction note.

3. In Part II, Chapter 12, what does Robert find that gives him a glimmer of hope?
(a) A shiny penny.
(b) A $100 bill.
(c) The cure for the epidemic.
(d) A scrawny dog.

4. In Part III, Chapter 17, what does Ruth agree to allow Robert to do?
(a) Test her blood.
(b) Take her shopping.
(c) Give her Virginia's clothes.
(d) Make love to her.

5. What new hope does Robert's new companion give him in Part II, Chapter 13?
(a) That there may be more human survivors.
(b) That Robert won't ever have to be alone again.
(c) That the world has not turned totally evil.
(d) That the plague has burned itself out.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the final days of the plague, two phenomena erupted. What was one?

2. What does Robert want Ruth to do in the beginning of Part III, Chapter 18?

3. What does Robert ask of Ruth that makes her angry?

4. As Robert sits on his porch, what does he see running across the field in Part III, Chapter 15?

5. What is Robert smoking in Part III, Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Ruth finally lets Robert draw blood from her to test?

2. In Part II, Chapter 13, what does Robert see that fills him with joy?

3. In Part II, Chapter 14, what event does Robert recall during the final days of the plague? How does feel about the people involved in this event?

4. What does Robert do in Part III, Chapter 17, to show Ruth that he does trust her?

5. Why does Robert acquire a microscope, and what does he see once he gets it to work?

6. How does Robert meet Ruth in Part III, Chapter 15?

7. Explain what happens between Robert and the dog in Part II, Chapter 13.

8. Why does Robert think that vampires have issues with crosses, mirrors, etc.?

9. Robert's relationship with Ruth begins with a note of distrust. Explain some of the methods Robert uses to try to detect whether Ruth is a vampire or not.

10. What does Robert find on the third day of his drinking binge in Part II, Chapter 12? What is his reaction to this find?

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