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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. Who is Bob?

2. In what condition does Harry find Lydia, in Chapter 16?

3. What religious item does Michael wear when he goes into battle?

4. What is Aromacchius?

5. What is different about the ghosts being created, according to Mortimer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who shows up at Harry's house in Chapter 11, and why?

2. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

3. Why does Harry insist on receiving an invitation into the Malones' home, in Chapter 12?

4. What does Harry deduce about the spirit that destroyed the church grounds in Chapter 9?

5. What happens to Harry as a result of his dream about the Nightmare?

6. Why is Charity angry with Harry, in Chapter 7?

7. Who are Kyle and Kelly Hamilton, and why do they visit Harry in Chapter 8?

8. What does Harry see when he looks at Micky using his wizard's sight?

9. What does the Nightmare do to Karrin Murphy, in Chapter 19?

10. What does Harry do to help Lydia, in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry briefly explains how ghosts are created, and some information about them is interspersed throughout the novel. What is a ghost, according to Harry's description? How are they created? What are their abilities and limitations? How can they be destroyed? What types of deaths result in the formation of a ghost, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

There are points in the novel when Harry sets aside his concerns for himself, and puts himself in danger to save others. Why does he do this? What are his core principles? Why does he feel, at times, as if he owes it to people to help them? What would happen if Harry did not put himself at risk to help others? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

White Court vampires are different from the others - instead of sanguinary vampires, they are psychics who feed off of emotion. Is this difference reflected in their behavior toward humans? If so, how? Do they actually harm the humans they feed off of? What is Thomas and Justine's relationship like? How does she feel when separated from him? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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