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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 Ortega intend no matter what?
2. Who is given Shiro's sword?
3. Who is Deirdre?
4. What is one thing that is bad about Harry's imprisonment?
5. Where does Harry say is the safest place for him to be?
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. Who does Harry meet at the airport and what do they realize about what Nicodemus plans to do?
4. What happens when Harry and Susan jump out the car driven by Martin and what do they do?
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 question does Susan refuse to answer when asked by Harry and what appears on her body?
7. What does Harry finally get out of Cassius about the Shroud?
8. Describe the battle for the Shroud on the train.
9. Why does Marcone agree to help Harry and the Knights and how does Marcone do so?
10. Why can't the Knights of the Cross harm Cassius?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry Dresden is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in Death Masks and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:
1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?
2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.
3. Choose one other character besides Harry who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.
4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Jim Butcher.
2. What in Butcher's background may have helped him in writing Death Masks? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
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