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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 gift does Harry receive from Bianca?

2. Why does one of Harry's companions disappear?

3. What happens to Justine in Chapter 34?

4. Who stops Harry's group as they leave Bianca's ball in Chapter 28?

5. What spell does Harry put on the Nightmare, in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lea help Harry defeat the Nightmare, in Chapter 21?

2. What happens when Bianca's armed guards fire at Harry?

3. How do the vampires react to Harry's costume at the masquerade ball?

4. What does Harry do to defeat the Nightmare, in Chapter 21?

5. At the end of the novel, what happens between Harry and Susan?

6. What keeps Thomas and Justine together, according to her explanation to Harry?

7. How did Susan procure an invitation to Bianca's ball?

8. Why does Thomas betray Harry's group?

9. What deal does Bianca propose to Harry?

10. What does Harry do to escape from Lea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nail embedded in Amoracchius's hilt is a powerful symbol of Michael's faith. Would Amoracchius have as much power if it weren't for the relic with which it was made? Is it the nail that gives Amoracchius its power, or does the sword simply serve to channel Michael's faith magic, in much the same way Harry's blasting rod works? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Love, and its expression, is an extremely important concept in the novel. Why does Michael insist that Harry tell Susan how he feels about her? Why does the phrase "I love you" have so much power? How does Harry express his love for Susan, before he is able to articulate it? What happens after he does so? Do you think that their love for one another will reunite them, and help Harry save Susan? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Michael disapproves of some of Harry's methods for gathering information and enlisting help for his ghost-hunting activities. What sources does Harry use, and why? How does Harry feel about them? Why does Michael disapprove of his methods? Why is Harry's magic unacceptable to Michael? Why does Michael still help Harry, even though he disapproves of some of his activities? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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