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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 rescues Michael and Harry?
2. What does Susan explain to Harry the next morning?
3. Where had Michael and Sanya gone on a mission?
4. What does Thomas reveal to Harry?
5. What reason does Harry say that Susan cannot leave his apartment for a few hours?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Harry reveal who Cassius is masquerading as, and how does Harry know to do so?
2. Why does Marcone agree to help Harry and the Knights and how does Marcone do so?
3. What is negotiated when Shiro arrives?
4. Describe the fight between the demons and Harry and Anna.
5. What does Harry finally get out of Cassius about the Shroud?
6. What do Harry and Anna encounter when they get back to where Susan is waiting?
7. What does Shiro reveal to Harry?
8. Describe the battle for the Shroud on the train.
9. Who captures Harry and where is he taken?
10. What alternative to the duel does Ortega offer Harry and what is Harry's response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Death Masks. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Butcher chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Butcher chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Butcher's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Butcher use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 3
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?
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