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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. According to Deborah, in the last month ______ refrigerated trucks have been reported stolen.

2. How many slides with dry drops of blood does Dexter have in Chapter 2?

3. When Dexter was young, who/what did he kill?

4. Dexter says that he has a small reputation for ______.

5. How long has Dexter been dating his girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who says, "I am a very neat monster"? What is this character referring to?

2. Why are Dexter's co-workers surprised to see him at the crime scene in the beginning of the novel? What is Dexter's reaction to this news? Explain.

3. After much consideration, what is Dexter's hypothesis of the Tamiami Trail Killer's reason for not finishing the cutting of his victim? To whom does he tell his hypothesis to? Does Dexter think the Tamiami Trail Killer will kill again? Explain.

4. What question does Dexter say is the key to thinking about the killer? How would Dexter have done things different had he committed these murders?

5. What gift does the intruder leave Dexter? What is symbolic of this gift?

6. Describe Rita. Who is she to Dexter? How is she the perfect girlfriend for Dexter?

7. Describe Dexter's feelings towards children. Does he want kids of his own? Explain.

8. What is the relationship between Deborah and Detective LaGuerta? How does LaGuerta display her dislike in Deborah?

9. Compare and contrast Dexter and Deborah Morgan. Use specific details from the text to support your answer.

10. For what reason does Dexter say he does his job? Does he do it to catch the bad guy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify a character who outwardly conforms while questioning inwardly. Analyze how this tension between outward conformity and inward questioning contributes to the meaning of the work.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze at least three examples of symbolism found within Darkly Dreaming Dexter. Cite your references.

Essay Topic 3

Distinguish the character of Brian to that of Dexter. Explain their similarities and differences as detailed in the text.

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