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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. Between what two groups does a furious battle take place?

2. What does the couple in the carriage Vane finds do?

3. About what does Vane learn?

4. What is the name of Mr. Vane's household ghost?

5. Why does Vane think he is not in Hell?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vane meet Cat-Woman and how does he feel about her?

2. What does Raven say about prayers to Vane?

3. What does Mr. Vane think may have happened to him and what does he do because of that?

4. Why does Vane decide to go on his own to Raven's world and what sort of reception does he get from Raven?

5. Why does Vane follow the woman?

6. What happens when Vane catches up to the woman?

7. Of what do the Little Ones warn Vane?

8. Describe the battle Vane witness when he wakes after falling asleep in the forest.

9. Who is the "Fugitive Mother" and what is her connection to Vane?

10. What happens to set Mr. Vane off on his quest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of places where Mr. Vane expresses his loneliness and even suggests that being close to an animal would be better than nothing. It is human companionship that he seems to yearn for above all else. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the concept of loneliness throughout Lilith. Who seems lonely? Why are they lonely? Do they recognize the situation? What do they do to remedy their loneliness?

2. Is loneliness always a negative thing? What can be learned from loneliness? When does loneliness go from being a positive learning experience to an unhealthy situation? Discuss these question with both examples from the text and in your own experience.

3. Medical and scientific studies have suggested that people who live alone with no family, few friends and no pets tend to die sooner than those with some connections. Even people who are isolated but have a pet(s) seem to live longer than the completely alone. Research the topic, write a synopsis of your research and relate it to Lilith.

Essay Topic 2

The concept of wisdom is woven throughout LILITH. Mr. Vane, who is a well-read and educated man acts foolishly numerous times in the other world that he reaches through the mirror. Discuss the following:

1. Define the concept of wisdom. Use both an acceptable source and then your own ideas of what you believe wisdom is.

2. Trace and analyze how Vane comes to find wisdom.

3. How important do you think being wise is? How important is it to you that you be wise? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of identity appears throughout Lilith. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of identity throughout LILITH. Whose identities change? Whose stay the same? Is one's identity set or does it change?

2. Do you think the word "identity" is the same as the concept of "true self"? Explain your response with examples from the text.

3. Does Mr. Vane's true self change or does his perception of who he is change? Explore this question fully with examples from the text.

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