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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 comes and speaks to Greeley and tells him, "You have three witnesses that say Ms. Smith pulled her gun first. That it was self-defense"?

2. The wolf pack considers Anita to be a ________.

3. How is the murder victim in Chapter 18 pinned down?

4. Who interrupts Cassandra and Anita's conversation in Chapter 15?

5. Who says, "I don't know if I could kill a human being"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Anita tell Dolph the truth about her contract on her life? Explain.

2. How does Anita know there was someone in her apartment in Chapter 3?

3. Why is Rafael called to the meeting at Richard's house?

4. Why does Anita ask Liv to leave her alone in Chapter 16?

5. Why is Anita dating Jean-Claude?

6. Why does Anita have Stephen stay in her room instead of moving into Richard's room?

7. Why does Stephen call and leave a message on Richard's phone?

8. When was the last time Anita saw Monica Vespucci?

9. What does Jean-Claude mean when he tells Anita that she is about to be "introduced to the world"?

10. How does one become wolf king? What is another word for wolf king?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relevance of the setting to the mood, the tone, and the overall meaning of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, explain how author Laurell K. Hamilton establishes Anita and Jean-Claude's relationship throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Select a character from The Killing Dance who can be considered a villain. In a well-organized essay, analyze the nature of the character's villainy and show how it enhances meaning in the novel.

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