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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 Martin?

2. About what does Harry worry as he drives home?

3. What can Susan do with a kiss?

4. In what has Susan become involved?

5. What does Harry learn from Karrin Murphy about the death on the Erlanger?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Susan and what does Mortimer say about her?

5. About what is Susan there to warn Harry?

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

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

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

9. What does Harry discuss with Sanya and Shiro?

10. What does Susan ask Harry and what is his reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Death Masks belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel mystery?

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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