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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 Aurora tell Harry she would do if he would stop working for Winter?

2. To what court are Meryl and her friends attached?

3. What is special about the place Lea took him?

4. What type of relationship has Harry and Lea had in the past?

5. Why does Meryl apologize to Harry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Elaine in Harry's car when he finishes talking with Meryl and what does he do with her?

2. Where does Lea take Harry? What does he see there?

3. What does Aurora say is her motivation for her actions?

4. How does Harry get away from the chlorofiend?

5. What does Aurora decide to do with Harry, what does Elaine suggest and what does Elaine say to Harry?

6. Who is the girl on the elevator, what does Harry see in the garden that is connected to Meryl and what does the girl say about it?

7. What is the mist that comes into the store and what does Harry do about it?

8. Where do Harry and Murphy go when they leave the store, who takes Murphy to the hospital and what do Meryl and Harry discuss?

9. For what does Harry apologize to the mothers and what happens immediately when he gets outside the cabin?

10. Where do Harry and Murphy run into Grum after leaving the store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though many readers think of fantasy as solely entertainment, much can be learned from studying the themes of any fantasy novel. Discuss the following:

1. Discuss and analyze the theme of honor as it occurs throughout Summer Knight.

2. Discuss and analyze the theme of destiny as it occurs throughout Summer Knight.

3. Discuss and analyze the theme of courage as it occurs throughout Summer Knight.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of a book such as Summer Knight place themselves in the position of someone like Harry, wondering about what their response would be in a similar situation. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as the Summer Knight help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Summer Knight? Why or why not?

3. Choose one specific incident to discuss and compare Harry's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by this book. Questions that most likely Butcher wanted the readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. Name one idea or concept you think may have been a part of the author's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Butcher's probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface? Why or why not?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author? Upon what do you base your opinion?

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