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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. According to Anita, ________ works better if you don't keep testing it so often.

2. According to Anita, who had baited and trapped Stephen for Raina?

3. All of the following vampires are in Anita's office in Chapter 1, except for who?

4. What is the name of the vampire who Anita thinks looks like something out of an old Vincent Price movie?

5. All of the following kinds of beings are at Catherine's dinner party, except for which?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Marcus kill Richard for rescuing Stephen?

2. Why does Edward call Anita while she is at Catherine's dinner party?

3. Why does Richard always stop before killing someone?

4. Why does Stephen wake Anita up in Chapter 9?

5. Why is Richard mad at Anita in the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

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

8. Why does Anita agree to keep her date with Jean-Claude?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the literary techniques the author uses to describe to develop the plot of The Killing Dance.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the issue of vampirism, and explain how it contributes to the understanding of the novel as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, identify the point of view used in The Killing Dance and the effectiveness of this point of view to the overall novel.

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