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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. Why does Dresden push Fr. Vincent into a car?

2. How does Susan become part vampire?

3. Who does Harry decide to ask to be his second in the duel?

4. What advice does Molly offer Harry?

5. Who is Martin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Harry lead Susan into his apartment but not invite her in?

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

4. Who does Harry encounter on the Erlanger and what do they order him to do?

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

6. What does Harry learn from Butters and what does Harry speculate about concerning the information?

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

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

9. Who has arrived at Harry's door, and why are they there?

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

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

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Jim Butcher.

2. What in Butcher's background may have helped him in writing Death Masks? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in Death Masks? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Death Masks including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Death Masks and your own live to support your opinion.

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