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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. How does Harry stop a faerie from seducing him?

2. What is Grum?

3. What is against the first law of magic?

4. For whom is Susan a reporter?

5. Who knocks Harry down?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry go to Ronald Reuel's apartment, who does he encounter and what does he convince that person to do?

2. What does Mab tell Harry he must do in order to be free of her?

3. Why are Billy and his friends worried about Harry, what does Harry tell Billy and why does Harry get even angerier at Billy?

4. What does Elaine tell Harry when he arrives home from Murphy's and finds her in his apartment?

5. Why does Harry eliminate Maeve as Ronald's killer?

6. What does Harry tell Toot-Toot when he arrives, what is his response? How does Harry reassure him?

7. Where does Harry meet Billy in Chapter 1 and why is Billy concerned?

8. For what does Harry tell Billy he's going to use a pizza?

9. What are the knights of the courts, why do they exist? What does Harry realize when discussing his case with Bob?

10. What line of work is Murphy in and why would Harry go see her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ultimate success of a book hinges on many factors. A book such as Summer Knight is difficult to gauge its success because it is one in a series of books about Harry Dresden. Nonetheless, there are some aspects of any book that must be rendered well in order for it to be considered a successful work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. What are some aspects of Summer Knight that contribute to it being a successful novel? Give examples.

2. What are some aspects of Summer Knight that should be changed to make it an even more successful novel? Give examples.

3. Discuss five aspects of any work of fiction that need to be present and done well to make it a successful novel.

Essay Topic 2

Summer Knight is one book in a series of novels involving Harry Dresden. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a stand alone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout Summer Knight. Who has power? Who is powerless? How important is power? How is power transferred?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout Summer Knight. Who can use magic? How does magic change the setting? The plot? The characters?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout Summer Knight. Is Aurora evil? What about the members of the Red Court? Morgan? Elaine? How does one decide if a person is evil?

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