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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 took Christine to the bash where she meets Nikolas?

2. What does Christopher do to Sarah's hand?

3. What does Nikolas say he wants to do with Christine?

4. When must Sarah have a trial?

5. What does Adianna do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Christopher and Nikolas discuss after Nikolas brushes his fangs across Sarah's throat?

2. What does Adianna think about Sarah's encounter with Nikolas?

3. What does Sarah hope Nikolas has done with Adianna?

4. Who is with Nikolas when Sarah arrives and what does she notice about the person?

5. Why does Sarah put down all her weapons?

6. What does Adianna think she can do to save Sarah? What is the cost of that action?

7. What does Adianna realize when she sees Sarah at Nikolas's house?

8. What happens when Sarah arrives at the address printed on the card?

9. What is happening in Sarah's blood?

10. Why did Nissa turn Nikolas and why does he hunt humans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 Shattered Mirror help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Shattered Mirror? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Shattered Mirror to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

In the world of academe, fantasy fiction is often considered an inferior form of the novel compared to "classic" literature. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think fantasy fiction might be considered second-rate compared to the classics?

2. Do you think fantasy fiction has the same elements as the classics? Why or why not?

3. What are the purposes do you think for people reading "the classics"? What are the purposes for people reading fantasy fiction? Is one purpose better than another? Explain your response.

4. Would you read fantasy fiction even outside an educational setting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.

2. What in Atwater-Rhodes's background may have helped her in writing Shattered Mirror? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

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