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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 Robert berate himself for forgetting in Part III, Chapter 19?

2. Ruth is a(n) ___________________.

3. What are the headings of the lists that Robert makes in Part II, Chapter 12?

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

5. In Part III, Chapter 18, what does Robert wake up doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How has Robert's relationship with Ben Cortman changed from the days before the plague to their current relationship in Part III, Chapter 15?

8. In Part III, Chapter 19, what does the letter that Ruth wrote to Robert say?

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

10. Robert has decided to surrender to the new breed of vampires. What happens when he tries to do so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the early chapters, alcohol serves several purposes for Robert. Most often, it is a way of escape. What do you think Robert is trying to escape other than the vampires? Does the alcohol do what Robert wants it to do, or does it just cause more problems? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of Robert's choice of book, Dracula" by Bram Stoker. What character do you think Robert most relates to from that novel? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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