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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. Why is Richard worried that Anita is going to be intimate with Jean-Claude on their date?

2. According to Richard, most shapeshifters ________ when they change back to human form.

3. All of the following kinds of beings are at Catherine's dinner party, except for which?

4. Why does Richard want to wait before becoming intimate with Anita?

5. For what does Sabin turn to Anita for help with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the partial change Richard does for Anita.

2. How does one become wolf king? What is another word for wolf king?

3. What does Jason do for Jean-Claude nightly?

4. Why is Anita dating Jean-Claude?

5. When was the last time Anita saw Monica Vespucci?

6. When did Christine first meet Anita?

7. According to Anita, what are Richard Zeeman's only two faults?

8. How does Anita know there was someone in her apartment in Chapter 3?

9. Why does Stephen call and leave a message on Richard's phone?

10. Why does Anita agree to keep her date with Jean-Claude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, identify the point of view used in The Killing Dance and the effectiveness of this point of view to the overall novel.

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, distinguish Richard from Marcus. How are they similar? What are their major differences?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relevance of the setting to the mood, the tone, and the overall meaning of the novel.

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