2. Near the end of the novel, Titus and Aikensen are shown to be guilty of what crime?
(a) They allow hunters to hunt endangered species.
(b) They sell illegal porn videos.
(c) They are bribed to keep the law away from Kaspar and the murderous hunters who hired him.
(d) They supply lycanthropes for hunters to hunt.

3. What explanation does Smitz offer for his appearance?
(a) He has been helping his father-in-law repaint a bedroom.
(b) He has been overcome with worry over his wife's disappearance.
(c) He has decided to grow a beard.
(d) He has been helping his father-in-law with some butcher work.

4. Who calls Anita in the middle of the night regarding a skin found in the river?
(a) Zerbrowski.
(b) Burt.
(c) Dolph.
(d) Titus.

5. After questioning Smitz, why does Anita suddenly realize she needs to question the naga in the hospital?
(a) The naga might have staged the crime.
(b) Kaspar might have wanted his skin to become something other than a swan.
(c) A witch might have wanted to use his skin for shapeshifting.
(d) The naga might still be in danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the encounter between Anita, Gretchen, and Louie, why does Gretchen want Anita to visit Guilty Pleasures?

2. Who does Richard send to help Anita and Ronnie question Smitz?

3. What is Stephen's primary job at Guilty Pleasures?

4. What motivation does Gabriel offer for his willingness to assist Anita in questioning Smitz?

5. At Guilty Pleasures, what does Raina say Jean-Claude has promised to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Following Gretchen's actions near Washington University, how does Jean-Claude punish Gretchen for disobeying his orders?

2. As explained by Anita in Jean-Claude's office, how do Anita's feelings for Richard compare with her feelings for Jean-Claude?

3. Why did Elvira and other witches skin the naga?

4. When Richard and Stephen arrive to help Anita and Louie, why does Stephen offer to drive Anita to Guilty Pleasures?

5. Until being separated from Richard by Anita during an argument in Anita's apartment, why does Jean-Claude refuse to leave Anita's apartment until Anita kisses him?

6. What does Gretchen do to Anita after Anita leaves Washington University, and what is her motivation?

7. What happens to Louie when he comes to the aid of Anita near Washington University?

8. Describe the creature whose skin is found in a river in Jefferson County.

9. How does Richard try to save Anita while they are in Kaspar's basement?

10. In Jean-Claude's office, what does Raina do in an attempt to make Anita jealous?

(see the answer keys)

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