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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 does Lestat do at Akasha's command and under the influence of her blood?

2. Who or what mortally wounded Akasha and Enkil when they were humans?

3. Who controlls the spirits?

4. What is Marius' condition when Pandora rescues him from the ice?

5. What was Lestat's childhood ambition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Akasha so intent on questioning the twins and, through them, the spirits? What does she hopes to gain?

2. What weapon with sentimental meaning does Akasha show Lestat in his father's castle?

3. Why does Marius feel so strongly about seeing Armand--whom he calls Amadeo--again?

4. Once the twins are back in their cell, what does Amel tell them about himself?

5. Marius suggests that Akasha postpone her plans until she can see that humans are evolving toward peace on their own. What is Akasha's response?

6. Describe Lestat's feelings as he watches Akasha's plan unfolding.

7. What is Marius' reaction to the gathering of vampires which he has joined?

8. Who was keeping Akasha still on the throne and what does she do to that person?

9. Was Akasha unconscious and unaware during her years of dormancy?

10. What has Jesse seen that adds to the vampires' belief Mekare is sending the dreams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several female characters have been described. Pandora is aloof and longs to be human. Akasha is a vampire with a religious fervor to save the world. Maharet seems to have some wisdom that has kept her awake for centuries. What sense does a reader get about the female vampire's place in their world? Is it positive or negative? Support your argument with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

As Maharet tells the saga of the twins to the assembled vampires, she recalls an argument between Mekare and the evil spirit Amel about the nature of flesh, spirit and soul. As a result, Amel lingers around the witches. Eventually, he does something catastrophic. Discuss the argument between Amel and Mekare. How does it explain Amel's subsequent action?

Essay Topic 3

The author describes Pandora and Azim as characters who are opposite in their adaption to the vampire existence. Pandora yearns for life as a human, tries not to use her powers, and restrains herself from feeding on blood. Azim is lusty and vigorous in his pursuit of blood and celebrates his life as a vampire. Are there any parallels in the ways that human individuals live? Should either Pandora or Azim change their ways?

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