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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. Why is Charity angry at Harry?

2. Why did Agatha murder her husband?

3. Why does Special Investigations visit Harry in Chapter 11?

4. What does Harry see about Micky's soul?

5. What does Harry do for Micky?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Harry and Susan talk about on the phone in Chapter 14?

5. How do Mortimer's assumptions about Harry's reasons for visiting him help Harry to get information from him?

6. Why does Mister scratch Harry's face to wake him up, in Chapter 17?

7. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

8. How does Harry help Micky in Chapter 13?

9. What does Lea reveal to Michael in Chapter 6?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The nail embedded in Amoracchius's hilt is a powerful symbol of Michael's faith. Would Amoracchius have as much power if it weren't for the relic with which it was made? Is it the nail that gives Amoracchius its power, or does the sword simply serve to channel Michael's faith magic, in much the same way Harry's blasting rod works? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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