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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 is Susan Rodriguez?

2. Where does Bob live?

3. Who is the first person Harry talks to on the phone in Chapter 14?

4. How do Harry and Michael escape in Chapter 6?

5. What is Harry doing that causes the police to start following him in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Harry Dresden?

2. What does Harry do to help Lydia, in Chapter 4?

3. What does Michael come to tell Harry, in Chapter 9?

4. Why doesn't Harry want to pursue Agatha Hagglethorn into the Nevernever?

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

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

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

8. What does Mortimer tell Harry about the being he is pursuing?

9. What happened to Agatha Hagglethorn in life?

10. What happens to Harry as a result of his dream about the Nightmare?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Harry's character as the novel's protagonist and the hero of its action. What are his values and priorities? What is most important to him? Which characters act as foils for him? Who are his antagonists? What conflicts center around him? Which one is central to the novel's plot, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Harry and Lea have a complicated relationship. What deal did Harry originally make with Lea? What are her plans for him? Why are the details of their relationship so vague? Why does Lea treat Harry like her property sometimes, and show almost motherly concern for him at others? How does Harry circumvent his bargain with her, in the end? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Lydia is safe from the Nightmare while she is inside the church; though it destroys the church grounds, it is unable to enter the church itself. Why is the church such a common symbol for refuge and protection from evil? How does Harry feel about churches? Why? What is it about the church that keeps the Nightmare out, and keeps Lydia safe? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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