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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 does Harry threaten to blow up?

2. What will limit the intensity of spell Harry can use to track the Shroud?

3. What do Harry and Shiro discuss on the way to the meeting?

4. About what does Harry say he thinks he knows concerning Nicodemus and the Shroud?

5. What does Cassius refuse to reveal despite threats from Harry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry reveal who Cassius is masquerading as, and how does Harry know to do so?

2. What does Susan say about the Fellowship?

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

4. What does Shiro reveal to Harry?

5. What does Shiro say to Harry about the duel and Harry's culpability for the war between the Red Court and the White Council?

6. What is Harry's reaction to the sample of the Shroud he picks up on the way to the meeting about the duel?

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

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

9. How does Harry restrain Susan?

10. What does Nicodemus offer Harry and what is Harry's reply?

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

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 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Death Masks, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Death Masks. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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