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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. In Part II, Chapter 14, Robert thinks that the people at the revival died with what in their hearts?
2. What does Robert do in response to the results of his lists in Part II, Chapter 12?
3. What happens to Robert as he watches Ben's execution?
4. What new hope does Robert's new companion give him in Part II, Chapter 13?
5. What do Robert and Ruth discuss over supper?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Robert's reaction to Ben's death at the hands of the men in dark suits?
2. How has Robert's relationship with Ben Cortman changed from the days before the plague to their current relationship in Part III, Chapter 15?
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 find on the third day of his drinking binge in Part II, Chapter 12? What is his reaction to this find?
5. What happens when Ruth finally lets Robert draw blood from her to test?
6. In Part III, Chapter 19, how does Robert react to Ruth's note?
7. Explain what happens between Robert and the dog in Part II, Chapter 13.
8. In Part II, Chapter 13, what does Robert see that fills him with joy?
9. How does Robert meet Ruth in Part III, Chapter 15?
10. In Part III, Chapter 19, what does the letter that Ruth wrote to Robert say?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Robert begins to flash back to his past. What purpose does this serve to the reader? What purpose does it serve to Robert? Are they mutually exclusive? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Why do you think the author chooses vampires as the villains of the novel? What do vampires represent in the story?
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