2. What does Ms. Sommerset tell Harry about herself, why she is there and what is Harry's response? How does Ms. Sommerset deal with Harry's response?

3. What does a homeless woman in the park do and how do Billy and Harry respond?

4. What does Wizard LaFortier state to the council, what is his opinion of Harry and what is Harry's argument against LaFortier?

5. What does the Gatekeeper say about Queen Mab and the Winter court and what does he say Harry must do? How does the senior council respond to the Gatekeeper's terms?

6. What does the man in Ronald's apartment smell and what does he and Harry do?

7. What does Maeve say she wants for answering Harry's question and what is Harry's response?

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

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

10. What does the council tell Harry about the Red Court and peace and how does Harry respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Summer Knight and indeed in many fantasy novels, there are usually at least several individuals or more who have an almost fanatical devotion to a king or queen or royalty. Queen Aurora has this in Slate.

1. Do you believe such devotion is a sign that a person lacks character? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

2. Discuss the harmful and beneficial effects of devotion to one's leader. Use examples to support your answer.

3. Do you think in modern America such dedication to the President of the United States would be very unusual? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Oftentimes, a book is more of a character-driven plot rather than action-driven and often times the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character-driven or action-driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character-driven versus action-driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think Summer Knight is? Explain your response.

(see the answer keys)

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