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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. After seeing the murder victims what does Harry know about the killer?

2. Why does Harry say the killer is most likely a woman in chapter two?

3. What kind of car is Linda Randall in when Harry finds her in chapter ten?

4. What does Harry say that Murphy looks like rather than a cop?

5. What is Morgan's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the potions that Bob and Harry make in chapter eight.

2. Describe the item that Monica gives to Harry as the only thing that Victor left behind when he left home.

3. What happens when Harry leaves the crime scene in chapter two?

4. What is Harry's problem with electronics?

5. How does Harry describe Morgan?

6. What happens in McAnnaly's pub?

7. In chapter eight how does Harry describe Mister?

8. What does Harry carry with him when he goes to Bianca's in chapter nine?

9. In chapter nine what do Harry and Murphy discuss when she calls him?

10. In chapter six what does Harry explain about breaking into a home that you haven't been invited into?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the role of antagonist and protagonist.

Part 1) Is Marcone an antagonist or a protagonist? Explain your answer. What characteristics are shown that lead you to this answer.

Part 2) Could Murphy be looked at as a protagonist? Explain why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) What well known superstitions and myths did the author use in his book that most people would be familiar with? An example of this might be that vampires don't like day light.

Part 2) What in the book was unique to Jim Butcher's world? Are these differences easy to understand and grasp?

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Which other characters in the book seem to have the potential to have been a lead character as Harry was? Explain your answer.

Part 2) Which characters in the story do you feel will not be seen again or will have no larger part than what they have already have? Explain what makes you think this.

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