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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 arrives to babysit for Michael in Chapter 20?

2. Why is Charity angry at Harry?

3. Why is Michael upset with Harry after their escape in Chapter 6?

4. What do Harry and Michael conclude, after seeing what is wrapped around Agatha's body?

5. Why does Susan call Harry in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Kyle and Kelly Hamilton, and why do they visit Harry in Chapter 8?

2. What happens to Charity when Harry goes to warn Michael about the Nightmare?

3. What does Harry's wizard's sight enable him to do?

4. Who is Harry Dresden?

5. How does Harry help Micky in Chapter 13?

6. What is odd about Harry's dream?

7. Why is Charity angry with Harry, in Chapter 7?

8. What does Bob tell Harry about the Nightmare in Chapter 14?

9. Why does Michael disapprove of the methods Harry used to escape from Lea?

10. What does Harry deduce about the spirit that destroyed the church grounds in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry and Michael are both practitioners of magic, but the types of magic they use are different; compare and contrast them. How does Harry's magic work? What is the source of his power? What beliefs are attached to the use of his magic? What are its uses and limitations? What about Michael's? How is his power different from Harry's? For what purposes does he use his power? What implements does he use? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Harry and Michael have different feelings about the vampires, but neither likes them. What are Michael's objections to the vampires' activities? How does Michael feel when he is at their ball? What about Harry? Why does he choose to wear the cheesy costume that he knew would insult them? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Love, and its expression, is an extremely important concept in the novel. Why does Michael insist that Harry tell Susan how he feels about her? Why does the phrase "I love you" have so much power? How does Harry express his love for Susan, before he is able to articulate it? What happens after he does so? Do you think that their love for one another will reunite them, and help Harry save Susan? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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