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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 have to keep his magical energies under control?

2. What do Harry and Susan do when someone knocks on the door?

3. What does the spirit say the Order of the Blackened Denarius is powerful enough to do?

4. Who is Kincaid?

5. Where does Harry lead Susan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What do Ebenezar McCoy and Harry talk about on the phone?

9. Who calls Harry after he has gone to bed and what does she want?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death Masks is one book in a series of novels involving Harry Dresden. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a stand alone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Death Masks is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes Death Masks interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Harry. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Susan. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Ortega. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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