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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 is Lindquist's occupation?

2. What chases Harry after he leaves Murphy?

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

4. About what anti-venom does Harry ask the spirit?

5. Who is a member of the Order of the Blackened Denarius?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Karrin Murphy relay to Harry when he arrives back home?

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

6. What does Harry learn about the corpse while at the morgue?

7. About what is Susan there to warn Harry?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Death Masks and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Death Masks is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The ultimate success of a book hinges on many factors. A book such as Death Masks is difficult to gauge its success because it is one in a series of books about Harry Dresden. Nonetheless, there are some aspects of any book that must be rendered well in order for it to be considered a successful work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. What are some aspects of Death Masks that contribute to it being a successful novel? Give examples.

2. What are some aspects of Death Masks that should be changed to make it an even more successful novel? Give examples.

3. Discuss five aspects of any work of fiction that need to be present and done well to make it a successful novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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