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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 Cassius refuse to reveal despite threats from Harry?

2. With whom does Nicodemus have an ancient rivalry?

3. What does Susan instruct Martin to do when she calls him on her cell phone?

4. How does Harry stop Nicodemus from killing him?

5. Where had Michael and Sanya gone on a mission?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Harry restrain Susan?

4. What does Susan say about the Fellowship?

5. Describe the duel between Ortega and Harry.

6. Describe the interaction between Marcone and Harry at the charity benefit.

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

8. Who captures Harry and where is he taken?

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

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

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Butcher' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout Death Masks and discuss Butcher' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Butcher and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Death Masks.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Death Masks. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Death Masks. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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