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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. After questioning Smitz, why does Anita suddenly realize she needs to question the naga in the hospital?

2. What part does Kaspar play in the production of Raina's films?

3. Who is the owner of Guilty Pleasures?

4. In Anita's apartment, after Anita touches Richard and Jean-Claude, what comment does Jean-Claude make to Richard?

5. What reason does Kaspar give for betraying other preternatural creatures?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Anita announces her engagement, what is significant about the arrival of Raina and Gabriel at the office of Jean-Claude?

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

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

4. Following the arrest of Elvira, why does Williams call Anita on the phone?

5. After Anita separates Richard and Jean-Claude during an argument in her apartment, why does Jean-Claude ultimately laugh and gloat, content to depart without a kiss from Anita?

6. Near the end of the novel, who is placed in the two cages in Kaspar's basement?

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

8. After Anita finds the body of Williams, what does Kaspar say to Anita during a phone call?

9. Why does Anita try to dissuade Richard from accompanying her to the nature center, following a call from Williams?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of dark humor in the novel. Please reference at least three examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What are the primary motivations of Raina, an important antagonist in the novel, as the plot develops? What are her motivations in toying with Jean-Claude and Anita's attraction for each other? What are her motivations in manipulating the werecreatures in Marcus' pack? Why does she choose to produce pornographic movies?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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