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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. How many attempts does it take Robert to learn how to use the second instrument he obtains in Part II, Chapter 11?

2. In Part III, Chapter 15, what year is it?

3. Ruth is a(n) ___________________.

4. What kills the germ in Part II, Chapter 12?

5. What does Robert do in response to the results of his lists in Part II, Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part III, Chapter 18, what does Robert see and hear when he wakes up in the middle of the night?

2. Why does Robert think he is immune to the vampire plague?

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

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

5. In Part III, Chapter 19, how does Robert react to Ruth's note?

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

7. How does Ruth react to Robert accusing her of being a vampire?

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

9. In Part II, Chapter 11, how many types of vampires does Robert think there are? Describe the hypothesis Robert forms about these different types..

10. What is Robert's reaction to Ben's death at the hands of the men in dark suits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

I Am Legend is rife with symbolism. Recall.the chapters and choose two symbols to write about. What does that object symbolize? Why do you think it is used in that manner? How many times in the book is the symbol mentioned? Is it possible that the symbol represents more than one thing? If so, what? If not, why not? Answer the questions for each symbol.

Essay Topic 2

Robert becomes a veritable scientist in his effort to understand the plague and its results better. Why do you think he works so hard when there is nobody left to save? What purpose do his efforts serve?

Essay Topic 3

Robert thinks back on his father and their relationship several times during the novel. Why do you think Robert is examining the relationship so closely now that his father is no longer around? What makes Robert's current situation such a perfect setup for analyzing past relationships?

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