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What is Robert Neville doing when we are first introduced to him?
What is Robert Neville doing when we are first introduced to him?
He is fixing his house and replacing garlic garlands, making stakes.
Why did Neville burn down the houses on either side of his?
Why did Neville burn down the houses on either side of his?
So the vampires can't jump on the houses next door to get onto his.
What does Neville grow in large quantities?
What does Neville grow in large quantities?
Garlic.
Why does Neville make stakes all afternoon?
Why does Neville make stakes all afternoon?
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How would you describe Neville's existence?
How would you describe Neville's existence?
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Who is Virginia?
Who is Virginia?
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Who is Kathy?
Who is Kathy?
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Where does Neville dump the bodies of the dead vampires?
Where does Neville dump the bodies of the dead vampires?
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What happened to Kathy?
What happened to Kathy?
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Which of the following are true about vampires according to Robert Neville?
Which of the following are true about vampires according to Robert Neville?
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How many vampires did Neville kill in one day?
How many vampires did Neville kill in one day?
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How does Neville test garlic on vampires?
How does Neville test garlic on vampires?
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What happens when Neville tests crosses?
What happens when Neville tests crosses?
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Does Neville get the answers he seeks at the end of chapter 7?
Does Neville get the answers he seeks at the end of chapter 7?
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Who is especially annoying to Neville in chapter 8?
Who is especially annoying to Neville in chapter 8?
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What happens when Neville stakes the woman in the 'small green and white house'?
What happens when Neville stakes the woman in the 'small green and white house'?
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What is Neville thinking about when he says, 'Is that what she looked like'?
What is Neville thinking about when he says, 'Is that what she looked like'?
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What happens to Virginia in chapter 9?
What happens to Virginia in chapter 9?
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Why does Neville not want to take Virginia's body to the pit?
Why does Neville not want to take Virginia's body to the pit?
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Whose car does Neville borrow?
Whose car does Neville borrow?
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What does Neville see when he enters Ben Cortman's house?
What does Neville see when he enters Ben Cortman's house?
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What surprise does Neville get at the end of chapter 9?
What surprise does Neville get at the end of chapter 9?
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Study Notes
Robert Neville's Preparations
- Robert Neville repairs his house while preparing for vampire threats by replacing garlic and crafting stakes.
- He burns down adjacent houses to impede vampire access to his home.
Neville's Defense Strategies
- Neville grows garlic in abundance as a deterrent against vampires, while stakes and crosses are effective for killing them.
- He spends his afternoons making stakes, driven by the urgency to eliminate the vampire threat despite doubts about success.
Neville's Isolation
- Neville has been living in solitude for five months, leading to feelings of despair regarding the worth of his existence.
Personal Relationships
- Virginia is identified as Neville's wife, while Kathy is his daughter, both of whom succumbed to the vampire disease.
- Kathy was buried quickly in a pit to prevent her from returning as a vampire.
Vampire Lore
- Neville discovers truths and myths about vampires; garlic, stakes, and crosses work, but mirrors are ineffective.
- He manages to kill 47 vampires in a single day.
Chapter 7 Experiments
- In an effort to understand vampire vulnerabilities, Neville injects garlic into a vampire, which produces no effect, leading to frustration.
- He ties a woman vampire to test the effectiveness of crosses, but observes no reaction.
Emotional State
- By the end of Chapter 7, Neville feels despondent and hopeless due to his failed experiments and lack of answers.
Ben Cortman's Persistence
- Ben Cortman, an intelligent vampire, continues to haunt Neville, evading capture despite Neville's efforts to confront him.
Staking Results
- When Neville stakes a woman in a green and white house, she disintegrates into ashes, indicating prolonged death before staking leads to this outcome.
- This prompts Neville to remember his late wife, Virginia, and contemplate her potential state.
Virginia's Fate
- In a flashback, Virginia becomes afflicted by the vampire plague and dies, leading Neville to bury her properly instead of disposing of her body in the pit.
Borrowed Car
- Neville borrows Ben Cortman's car during his errands.
Discoveries in Cortman's House
- Neville finds Ben and his wife lifeless in bed, revealing they have been infected with vampire bites.
Unexpected Reunion
- At the conclusion of Chapter 9, Neville is surprised to find Virginia knocking at his door, hinting at her unexpected return.
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Test your knowledge on key events and actions from 'I Am Legend'. This quiz focuses on Robert Neville's preparations and strategies against vampires. Perfect for students and fans of the book.
