1. Who pays for the archeologist's research?
(a) Akasha, in disguise.
(b) A mysterious, wealthy woman, last known to be living in Thailand.
(c) A wealthy socialite living in Manhattan, who collects artifacts.
(d) Queen Elizabeth, who is following the wishes of King Henry VIII.

2. What realization does Khayman come to even before the concert begins?
(a) Jesse is Maharet's mortal child, is a member of Talamasca, and is in danger.
(b) Talamasca is the financial promoter of the concert and is actually filming a documentary on vampires.
(c) That he is way too old to attend a modern concert, with all the noise and light.
(d) Mortal fans can sense the presence of the blood-drinkers at the concert.

3. What effect does Maharet's red hair have on Marius' mood?
(a) He is disgusted and thinks she should update the style.
(b) He is entranced by it momentarily and feels joyful again.
(c) He has the urge to wrap it around him like a cloak.
(d) It makes him think of his mother.

4. How does Azim feel about Marius?
(a) Respectful, because Marius is the keeper of Akasha and Enkil.
(b) Resentful, because Marius "stole" the Mother and the Father.
(c) Disgusted, because Marius is very picky about which blood types he will imbibe.
(d) Jealous, because Marius owns a really fabulous property in San Francisco.

5. What is Marius' condition when Pandora rescues him from the ice?
(a) He is a good as new, well-groomed, and eager for battle.
(b) He is unconscious and not expected to survive.
(c) He has many broken bones, but his spirit is exuberant.
(d) His physical injuries are healing, but he is sad and exhausted.