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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. With whom does Bob go out to find vampires?
2. What does Harry give Murphy to help him?
3. What does Justine tell Harry to tell Thomas in case she dies?
4. What does Joan tell Harry about Genosa's emotions?
5. What does Harry do when he wakes Thomas?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Harry kill the demon and what happens to it when he does kill it?
2. What happens when Lara is getting ready to shoot Thomas?
3. What does Genosa tell Harry about Giselle, what does Genosa ask Harry and what is Harry's response?
4. To what does Thomas agree and why?
5. What do Harry and Murphy talk about on the phone concerning Genosa?
6. What does Harry find when he returns to his apartment from Raith manor and what does Bob tell him? What is Harry's response?
7. What happens when Harry returns to his office?
8. What does Thomas want when Harry wakes and what does Harry tell Thomas?
9. What does Harry find out as he is setting up lines at the set and what does Murphy say about it?
10. What does Harry do when he first arrives on Genosa's set?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Thomas. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Murphy and Lara. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Blood Rites help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?
2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?
3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?
4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?
5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of interesting questions raised by Blood Rites. Questions that Butcher most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Butcher'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?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Butcher and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
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