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

2. How many legal vampire kills does Anita say she has?

3. "_______ withdrew his support of Marcus and threw in with Richard."

4. For what does Sabin turn to Anita for help with?

5. What form of being is Richard Zeeman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Anita, what are Richard Zeeman's only two faults?

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Dolph taking Anita to Creve Coeur?

8. Why is Anita dating Jean-Claude?

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

10. Describe Richard's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, distinguish Richard from Marcus. How are they similar? What are their major differences?

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, analyze the main conflict of the novel and discuss the moral and ethical implications for at least three characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you discuss how a character in The Killing Dance seeks to gain power over others. Be sure to demonstrate how the author uses this power struggle to enhance the meaning of the novel.

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