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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 team does Harry think Lara wants to be part of?

2. What does Murphy believe about Lara?

3. Who unlocks Thomas' shackles?

4. Why does Harry expect to die in a few hours?

5. What does Kincaid do to Mavra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Murphy say about Lara and what is Harry's response?

2. What do Harry and Murphy figure out about the curse and Genosa?

3. What does Trixie do with the gun she is carrying?

4. Where are the children at the shelter, how are they being held and who can rescue them?

5. How does Harry kill off all the vampires and their servants?

6. How does Emma get killed and what does Harry do right after she is killed?

7. What does Harry offer Raith and how does Raith counter?

8. How is Trixie killed?

9. What does Ebenezar tell Harry about his role in Harry's life?

10. Who shows up when Harry and Bob are talking and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Blood Rites.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Blood Rites. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Blood Rites. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

The ultimate success of a book hinges on many factors. A book such as Blood Rites is difficult to gauge its success because it is one in a series of books about Harry Dresden. Nonetheless, there are some aspects of any book that must be rendered well in order for it to be considered a successful work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. What are some aspects of Blood Rites that contribute to it being a successful novel? Give examples.

2. What are some aspects of Blood Rites that should be changed to make it an even more successful novel? Give examples.

3. Discuss five aspects of any work of fiction that need to be present and done well to make it a successful novel.

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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