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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. How does Susan get into Bianca's party?

2. Why didn't the vampires tamper with Harry's belongings when he was locked up?

3. What is Harry wearing, in Chapter 37, when he confronts Bianca?

4. Why was Thomas chosen to represent the White Court at Bianca's ball?

5. What announcement does Michael make to Harry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry ultimately defeat Kravos?

2. What do the vampires do to start the fight between themselves and Harry's group?

3. What does Harry discover about Susan?

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

5. How does Harry prevent Susan from eating him?

6. Why does Harry make the decision to pursue the Nightmare into the graveyard alone, instead of waiting for Michael?

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

8. Why were the Black Court Vampires nearly wiped out?

9. What happens to Amoracchius in Chapter 21?

10. Why do the vampires poison the wine at the masquerade ball?

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

Lydia is safe from the Nightmare while she is inside the church; though it destroys the church grounds, it is unable to enter the church itself. Why is the church such a common symbol for refuge and protection from evil? How does Harry feel about churches? Why? What is it about the church that keeps the Nightmare out, and keeps Lydia safe? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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