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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 path does Ash believe is best for the Taltos after hearing the ideas of Christianity?

2. Who is accompanying Mary Jane to the boat?

3. Why do the humans burn Janet at the stake?

4. What is Mary Jane carrying in her basket?

5. What can the Taltos recognize on sight concerning witches?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ash come to write the book Stuart had in his possession?

2. How does Ash hear about Christianity and how does he feel about that religion?

3. How did Taltos couple and what kind of romantic relationships did they have?

4. Why did some Taltos leave the paradise, what happens to the paradise and how do the Taltos feel about life in their new location? Why did Ash worry about the Taltos?

5. What is the problem between witches and the Talos, and what is the rumor about Taltos's blood and witches? How was Taltos blood introduced into the human race?

6. How is Mona doing when she and Mary Jane arrive at the dock and what does she tell Mary Jane?

7. What does Ash propose to Rowan, what is her reply and what does Ash say he will share with them?

8. What do Michael and Yuri talk about on the phone?

9. What does Ash say about Taltos traits and where did the Taltos develop? What usually caused a Taltos to die?

10. What does Doctor Jack insist upon and what information do they give him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 Anne Rice.

2. What in Rice's background may have helped him in writing Taltos? What may have influenced the way he 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.

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Taltos is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in Taltos? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Taltos including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Taltos and your own live to support your opinion.

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