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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 color does Anita say fits her mood in the beginning of Chapter 41?

2. According to Jean-Claude, Anita can raise ________ like any other zombie.

3. Who states, "I'm your bodyguard. If you die under my protection, the other bodyguards will make fun of me"?

4. Who does Anita want to call to tell them about the most recent murder?

5. From who does a werewolf need to get permission from before they can enter a new territory?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Richard's plan to overthrow Marcus.

2. Explain what has happened to Anita in the beginning of Chapter 33.

3. What does Anita feel as she points her gun at Jason at the end of Chapter 27?

4. In what form will Richard and Marcus fight?

5. Describe Raina's outfit in Chapter 36.

6. Who does Anita eventually have sexual relations with? Does this surprise you? Explain.

7. Why is Anita at the hospital in Chapter 20?

8. What does Cassandra do in Chapter 41 that impresses Anita?

9. What does Anita discover inside the small hallway Jean-Claude instructs Anita to look down?

10. For what does Edward need Jean-Claude's permission in the beginning of Chapter 34?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the nature of a betrayal found within The Killing Dance. Show how this betrayal contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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