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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. If a vampire acquires ________ complaints against them, they could get a death warrant issued.

2. Who does Anita identify as the murder victim in Chapter 18?

3. Who does Detective Branswell identify as the man in Anita's apartment?

4. Why does Edward tell Anita not to drive her car?

5. Why can't Stephen stand in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Anita not want the media to know she is dating Jean-Claude?

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

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

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

10. Why does Richard always stop before killing someone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the title The Killing Dance. How does the author develop the significance of the title?

Essay Topic 2

In a detailed essay, discuss the theme of man versus self that is established in the novel The Killing Dance.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character from The Killing Dance whose mind is being pulled in conflicting directions by two compelling desires, ambitions, obligations, or influences. Identify each of the two conflicting forces and explain how this conflict with one character illuminates the meaning of the work as a whole.

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