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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 was just an excuse for the Red Court to attack the Council?
2. Who admits Harry and Susan to Michael's house?
3. Why does Harry ask Murphy to call in a bomb threat?
4. Where do Michael, Harry and Sanya meet?
5. What does Shiro bequeath to Harry?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why can't the Knights of the Cross harm Cassius?
2. What alternative to the duel does Ortega offer Harry and what is Harry's response?
3. Describe the battle for the Shroud on the train.
4. What does Harry finally get out of Cassius about the Shroud?
5. What happens when Harry and Susan jump out the car driven by Martin and what do they do?
6. Why does Marcone agree to help Harry and the Knights and how does Marcone do so?
7. What does Shiro reveal to Harry?
8. Who does Harry meet at the airport and what do they realize about what Nicodemus plans to do?
9. What does Susan say about the Fellowship?
10. Describe Harry and Shiro's conversation as they are driving to the meeting about the duel.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in Death Masks. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in Death Masks. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of knowing yourself in Death Masks. Consider the apparent lack of self knowledge of Harry as opposed to Shiro who seems to know himself well.
Essay Topic 2
Death Masks is one book in a series of novels involving Harry Dresden. Discuss the following.
1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
3. Do you prefer to read a stand alone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.
4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Death Masks and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Death Masks is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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