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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. Early in the novel, why does Smitz wish to hire Anita?

2. What sort of clothing does Gabriel wear?

3. When Anita arrives home after leaving the crime scene, why is Irving waiting for her?

4. After the musical, why does Anita become angry with Richard?

5. When Anita and Richard meet for dinner after Anita's meeting with Kaspar, what sort of food do the two eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the positions within the wolf pack of Marcus, Raina, and Alfred?

2. Why does Elvira wish to hire Anita?

3. At the Lunatic Cafe, who does Raina threaten and why?

4. How does Richard react to viewing the video in Edward's hotel?

5. After Anita returns home from the meeting where she shot Alfred, what do she and Edward discuss on the phone?

6. During the meeting between Marcus, Anita, and the pack, what statement first sparks an argument?

7. When Anita and Kaspar meet to discuss the missing lycanthropes, why is Anita unable to get more information from Kaspar than was already available in Marcus' file?

8. Describe Louie, who Anita meets at Washington University the morning after viewing Edward's video.

9. Why does George Smitz hesitate to go to the police for help in finding his missing wife?

10. While Anita is near the theater, talking with Richard and Jean-Claude, why does Dolph page Anita?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the numerous crimes solved by Anita during the course of the novel. For each, consider any major incorrect theories Anita might have held, and detail the important clue that led her to the correct conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme of "The Lunatic Cafe?" How do the actions of Anita, the protagonist, serve to uphold this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Early in the novel, Anita kills Alfred in self-defense. Later Anita kills Aikensen for revenge, if not self-defense. Why does Richard show such disapproval for her actions? Is this related to his unwillingness to kill Marcus and take over leadership of his pack?

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