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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 is the name for the giant wolf that kills Odin at Ragnanok?

2. According to Stephen, why does Richard go out into the woods in Chapter 9?

3. What is Edward searching Jean-Claude's limo for?

4. Who had been one of the first vampires to ever cross Anita's line from monster to friend?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Anita dating Jean-Claude?

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

5. When did Christine first meet Anita?

6. How did Jean-Claude come to be Damian's master?

7. Describe the interview room Anita is in in Chapter 4.

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

9. What does Jason do for Jean-Claude nightly?

10. In Chapter 12, when does Edward believe another assassin will try to kill Anita?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Select a symbol found in The Killing Dance, and analyze how that symbol functions in the novel and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole.

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