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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 choice is Harry offered?

2. For how long does Shiro agree to stand in for Harry?

3. What does Thomas reveal to Harry?

4. What is one thing about which Nicodemus says Harry needs to learn?

5. What repels the attack spells?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the battle for the Shroud on the train.

2. What question does Susan refuse to answer when asked by Harry and what appears on her body?

3. What is negotiated when Shiro arrives?

4. Why does Susan want to leave Harry's apartment and why can't she?

5. What alternative to the duel does Ortega offer Harry and what is Harry's response?

6. What does Susan say happened after she and Anna left the motel the day before?

7. Describe Harry and Shiro's conversation as they are driving to the meeting about the duel.

8. Why does Marcone agree to help Harry and the Knights and how does Marcone do so?

9. What does Harry finally get out of Cassius about the Shroud?

10. Who does Harry meet at the airport and what do they realize about what Nicodemus plans to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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