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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 does Dexter find attached to his refrigerator?
2. Who determines that there is a witness to the crime at the Cacique Motel?
3. Dexter reveals that their murder suspect is nicknamed the ______.
4. What type of vehicle passes Dexter, throws an object at his car, and jumps the raising draw bridge?
5. Where does the narrator take Father Donovan?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Dexter Morgan? Who is his father and what was his occupation? Describe the relationship Dexter has with his father.
2. What "trophy" does the Tamiami Trail Killer give to Dexter? For what reason does Dexter believe the killer gave him this trophy?
3. For what reason does Dexter say he does his job? Does he do it to catch the bad guy?
4. Who was first aware of Dexter's dark secret? What did this person advise Dexter to do?
5. What is Detective LaGuerta's hypothesis as to why the Tamiami Trail Killer did not finish cutting his victim? What does Dexter find wrong with her hypothesis?
6. Dexter states that he has a small reputation for hunches, what does he mean? Why is he capable of having such hunches?
7. What does Dexter do on his date with Rita that upsets her? What is Dexter's reaction to the situation? What is he thinking about?
8. Who is Detective LaGuerta? Do the other characters in the novel respect Detective LaGuerta? What is her relationship with Dexter like?
9. What are the priest's final words? Why do you think he says this?
10. Describe Dexter's feelings towards children. Does he want kids of his own? Explain.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Select a scene from the novel that you find most memorable. Write an essay in which you identify the scene, explain its relationship to the work and analyze the reasons for its effectiveness.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss and analyze at least three examples of symbolism found within Darkly Dreaming Dexter. Cite your references.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the major similarities and differences in a sequence of parallel or recurring events in Darkly Dreaming Dexter.
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