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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 sends Father Vincent to represent paranormal doubters to the show where Dresden and Lindquist are?

2. Who is Shiro with when Harry encounters him?

3. What does Charity confess to Harry about Harry?

4. With what does Harry arm himself?

5. Who does Harry call after Kincaid and The Archive leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Father Vincent want of Harry?

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

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

4. Why does Harry turn over the cell phone from the boat to Karrin Murphy?

5. What does Susan tell Harry on the phone about a charity event?

6. About what is Susan there to warn Harry?

7. What is Harry's reaction to the mention of the focusing coin?

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

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

10. Where and with whom does Harry appear in Chapter 1?

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 Ortega. 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 Susan and Charity. 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 Death Masks 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

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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