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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. Why do Vivi and Rhys think the potion went wrong with the man at the coffee shop?

2. What does Vivi think to herself as she kisses Rhys in the library in Chapter 15?

3. What color does the Eurydice Candle glow after sucking Piper into it?

4. In Chapter 19, who comes to see Vivi in her office?

5. In Chapter 24, what does Elaine say about the Eurydice Candle?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what does Aunt Elaine say about Vivi's mother that surprises Vivi?

2. When do Rhys and Vivi realize something is not right in the library in Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 24, why is Vivi so down on herself?

4. In Chapter 14, why does Rhys call Wells?

5. In Chapter 25, how does Sterling describe Vivi's and Rhys's sexual encounter?

6. In Chapter 13, what is Vivi embarrassed about Rhys noticing in her office?

7. In Chapter 15, what happens between Rhys and Vivi in the library?

8. In Chapter 17, what advice does Gwyn give Vivi about Rhys?

9. In Chapter 19, who comes to Vivi offering to help her with rebinding the ghost?

10. In Chapter 25, what is unusual about Rhys's bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How and why does Sterling emphasize and explain the centrality of Graves Glen to the story early in the novel, and what expectation does this emphasis on setting set for the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Sterling establish and maintain suspense throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Sterling develop the relationships between Rhys and his two brothers, and how significant are these relationships to the reader's understanding of Rhys as a main character? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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