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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. In Chapter 6, why are the Grays able to get into the circle of protection?

2. In Chapter 9, who does Alex see staring at her as the spirit from the convenience store attacks her?

3. Who comes to see Alex in the hospital room with an offer for her while she is recovering after the murders at Ground Zero?

4. Which professor of Alex's asks to see her in her office in Chapter 5?

5. What did Darlington used to call Dawes?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the main function Alex and Darlington perform at the Aurelian rite?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Darlington tell Alex about what attracts and repels Grays?

3. In Chapter 8, why does Alex ask Dawes to go with her to the morgue?

4. In Chapter 6, what does Alex tell Darlington about her feelings about how Yale and the societies have treated her?

5. In Chapter 7, what is the function and purpose of the Albemarle Book?

6. In Chapter 6, what does Alex do that finally seems to stem the rush of Grays?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Alex do to Tara's body to try to learn who murdered Tara?

8. In Chapter 5, what offer does Professor Belbalm make to Alex that Alex thinks might help her?

9. In Chapter 3, what scene from her past is Alex eerily reminded of when she views Tara Hutchins' body?

10. In Chapter 7, what happens to Alex at the butterfly reserve in seventh grade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the characteristics characters like Tripp Helmut, Salome Nils, and Colin Khatri embody that Alex successfully exploits in order to do her job for Lethe House, citing specific references to the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Alex's role in the murders at Ground Zero. Alex thinks of herself as a murderer. Do you agree or disagree, and why? Cite specific references to the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Alex so desperate to hold onto her place at Yale University and with Lethe House, even considering all the ways in which she feels she does not really belong there? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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