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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. Who is a member of the Order of the Blackened Denarius?
2. What does Harry wonder about Marcone?
3. What is Kincaid's relationship to The Archive?
4. About what anti-venom does Harry ask the spirit?
5. What question does the spirit Harry summons about the Shroud ask Harry?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Harry arm himself and why does it then seem unnecessary?
2. What is Harry's reaction to the mention of the focusing coin?
3. Who helps Harry overcome several demons after he leaves the morgue?
4. Who calls Harry after he has gone to bed and what does she want?
5. About what is Susan there to warn Harry?
6. What are Harry's options for weapons in the duel and what does he at first choose?
7. How does Father Vincent respond when Harry updates Vincent about Harry's attempts to recover the Shroud, and how does Harry react?
8. What happens when Harry's suppression spell slips?
9. What does Michael reveal about the demon that the men just fought?
10. Who has arrived at Harry's door, and why are they there?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. 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 Death Masks help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Death Masks? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in Death Masks to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think Death Masks is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 3
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Butcher' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout Death Masks and discuss Butcher' 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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