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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 Susan possess?

2. What did prophecy say might happen if Harry pursues finding the Shroud?

3. Who is Karrin Murphy?

4. What is Harry's attitude toward money?

5. What is Harry Dresden's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susan interrupt the kiss between her and Harry?

2. Where does Ulsharavas tell Harry the Shroud is and what does she say in addition to giving the location?

3. Who are the other two guests on the talk show?

4. What does Harry tell Father Vincent when Harry calls him?

5. What does Michael reveal about the demon that the men just fought?

6. Describe the fight with the female Denarian on the Erlanger.

7. What does the spirit of Bob the Skull tell Harry?

8. What are Harry's options for weapons in the duel and what does he at first choose?

9. What is a suppression spell and why does Harry have to cast it?

10. What happens when Harry's suppression spell slips?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Death Masks. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Butcher chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Butcher chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Butcher's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Butcher use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

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

While facing the prospect of a duel with a vengeful and powerful vampire, Harry also has to navigate the temptations posed by the return of a sexy ex-girlfriend, track a missing religious artifact, and honestly answer some difficult personal questions about faith. As the action builds relentlessly to a final, apocalyptic confrontation between the forces of good and evil, the narrative also explores thematic questions related to the value of personal integrity and the temptations of power.

1. Explain two situations in which Harry had to rely on faith to get through the situation. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Discuss three examples in Death Masks where Harry or another character demonstrated integrity in dealing with a situation. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

3. Discuss, in depth, what you think draws people to power and why some people seem to need power and others ignore it. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

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