2. Robert's relationship with Ruth begins with a note of distrust. Explain some of the methods Robert uses to try to detect whether Ruth is a vampire or not.

3. What happens when Ruth finally lets Robert draw blood from her to test?

4. What is Robert's reaction to Ben's death at the hands of the men in dark suits?

5. Why does Robert acquire a microscope, and what does he see once he gets it to work?

6. Why does Robert think he is immune to the vampire plague?

7. What does Robert find on the third day of his drinking binge in Part II, Chapter 12? What is his reaction to this find?

8. Why does Robert think that vampires have issues with crosses, mirrors, etc.?

9. In Part III, Chapter 18, what does Robert see and hear when he wakes up in the middle of the night?

10. In Part III, Chapter 19, how does Robert react to Ruth's note?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times in the novel, Robert questions why he bothers to go on living. Why do you think he does? Do you think he is afraid of death? Do you think his religious convictions keep him from committing suicide, even after all he's seen?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the author chooses vampires as the villains of the novel? What do vampires represent in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Robert thinks back on his father and their relationship several times during the novel. Why do you think Robert is examining the relationship so closely now that his father is no longer around? What makes Robert's current situation such a perfect setup for analyzing past relationships?

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