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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 does Harry say he is entitled to an investigation?

2. Why doesn't Murphy invite Harry into his home?

3. What does Harry figure out about Maeve?

4. Who does Harry have to kill?

5. Where is Summer Lady?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Billy and Harry talk with a truck of men? How does Harry respond?

2. Who is Ebenezer McCoy and what does he tell Harry? Why are they angry at each other. What two council members say they will vote with McCoy?

3. What does Harry tell Murphy about his case and how does she respond?

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

5. What happens to Harry at Ronald's funeral with three people he hears talking?

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

7. 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?

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

9. 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?

10. What does Morgan do when he comes to Harry's when Elaine is there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare and contrast Harry to Morgan. Who seems more powerful? What are each goals? Are both either all good or all evil? Who is more likable? How do both use their political power?

2. Compare and contrast Mab to Aurora. How are their goals similar and/or different? What is the difference in the way they interact with people? Who is more idealistic? Harsh? Powerful? How do their magical talents compare?

3. Compare and contrast Fix to Slate. What is the difference in how they approach their goals? Who is more likable? Who is the more sympathetic character or are either? Are they both good, evil, or a combination?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Summer Knight.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Summer Knight. How is the theme represented by symbolism, by the characters' behaviors, or by the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Summer Knight. How are the themes represented by symbolism, by the characters' behaviors, or by the action?

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