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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. Who comes to the car while Bill is going to get help?

2. What does Sookie see in Bethany's mind?

3. What does Sookie feel after the event in question #25?

4. What does Sookie do as she and Hugo are driving?

5. What is walking with the creature from question #22?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Bill purchased recently and what does he tell Sookie about it? How does he feel about his suggestion?

2. Why does Portia come to the bar to see Sookie and why does Sookie agree with Portia?

3. What does Sookie see in Bethany's mind?

4. Who do Bill and Sookie think might have kidnapped Farrell?

5. Where does Eric want Sookie to go and what are her conditions to agree?

6. What do Bill and Sookie decide Sookie will do the next day after meeting with Stan?

7. Who does Sookie encounter inside the Fellowship Church?

8. Why is Sookie waiting at the airport in Dallas and at what Airlines is she waiting?

9. What has happened recently in the world concerning vampires?

10. What does Sookie hear on the news while she waits for a car at the hotel? What does she think about the news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Living Dead in Dallas.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Living Dead in Dallas. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Living Dead in Dallas. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Living Dead in Dallas help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Living Dead in Dallas? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Living Dead in Dallas to discuss and compare Sookie's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of manipulation and power in Living Dead in Dallas. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with manipulation and power? Why? What are some symbols of manipulation and power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of sacrifice in Living Dead in Dallas. Which characters are willing to sacrifice for the greater good? Why? Which characters seem self centered? Why? Why do you think Godfrey sacrifices himself?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death. How does the world of Living Dead in Dallas seem to view death? Who tries to avoid killing? Who seems to kill for frivolous reasons? Who seems to enjoy killing? Who seems afraid of dying? Not afraid? Who meets death gracefully? In resignation? With joy? With fear?

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