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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 are Lestat's thoughts as he falls deeper and deeper into Akasha's spell?
2. What does Akasha want Lestat to do for her?
3. What is the reaction of Akasha and Enkil to their transformation?
4. What argument is made regarding mortals in hopes of stalling Akasha's plan?
5. What is the only solution the twins can offer Akasha and Enkil to end their torment?
Short Essay Questions
1. Once the twins are back in their cell, what does Amel tell them about himself?
2. What is Marius' reaction to the gathering of vampires which he has joined?
3. Khayman is the longtime servant of the King and Queen. He also has a soft spot for the twins. To whom is he the most loyal during the early period of the vampires?
4. Was Akasha unconscious and unaware during her years of dormancy?
5. Describe Lestat's feelings as he watches Akasha's plan unfolding.
6. Lestat is very reluctant to cooperate with Akasha's plan and tries to talk her out of it. What is it about him that attracts her, even though she can't control him?
7. What does Maharet say about Akasha's dream?
8. How does Lestat feel about the events that led to him becoming a vampire?
9. Why does Marius feel so strongly about seeing Armand--whom he calls Amadeo--again?
10. What has Jesse seen that adds to the vampires' belief Mekare is sending the dreams?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the conference between Akasha and the other vampires, she argues first with Marius and then with Mahareta. What is the thrust of Marius' argument and how does Akasha refute what he says? How does Mahareta frame her opposition to Akasha's plan? What are the most persuasive points that Marius and Mahareta make?
Essay Topic 2
As Maharet tells the saga of the twins to the assembled vampires, she recalls an argument between Mekare and the evil spirit Amel about the nature of flesh, spirit and soul. As a result, Amel lingers around the witches. Eventually, he does something catastrophic. Discuss the argument between Amel and Mekare. How does it explain Amel's subsequent action?
Essay Topic 3
What genre or genres is The Queen of the Damned? Give a thesis, a definition of the chosen genre, and supportive examples from the book. Discuss whether the book overlaps any other genres or in some significant way does not fit the classical definition of the chosen genre. You may also discuss "sub-genres" contained within the main narrative.
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