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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 enemy did Lestat slay when he was mortal?
2. What is the reaction of the other vampires as Akasha is destroyed?
3. How does Lestat feel about killing for Akasha?
4. What is Lestat imbibing when he is with Akasha that gives him power and pleasure?
5. Where had Lestat been happiest?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lestat feel about the events that led to him becoming a vampire?
2. 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?
3. Why does Marius feel so strongly about seeing Armand--whom he calls Amadeo--again?
4. What has Jesse seen that adds to the vampires' belief Mekare is sending the dreams?
5. What is Marius' reaction to the gathering of vampires which he has joined?
6. Why is Akasha so intent on questioning the twins and, through them, the spirits? What does she hopes to gain?
7. What, to Maharet, is more important than her life, even more important than finding her twin?
8. 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?
9. What does Maharet say about Akasha's dream?
10. Marius suggests that Akasha postpone her plans until she can see that humans are evolving toward peace on their own. What is Akasha's response?
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
Lestat expresses a lifelong desire to be good, to do good, to be celebrated as a hero or a star. He wanted to become a priest, a famous entertainer and even a catalyst to show mortals the evil of vampires. What kept Lestat from realizing that overall ambition? Was it chance or something in his character? Use examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
The author describes Pandora and Azim as characters who are opposite in their adaption to the vampire existence. Pandora yearns for life as a human, tries not to use her powers, and restrains herself from feeding on blood. Azim is lusty and vigorous in his pursuit of blood and celebrates his life as a vampire. Are there any parallels in the ways that human individuals live? Should either Pandora or Azim change their ways?
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