View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bob?

2. What saves Harry from being overpowered by Grum?

3. Who hates Harry and wishes him to be dead?

4. What does Harry figure out about Maeve?

5. About what does Harry warn Billy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Billy wonder might be related to the current problems with magic in town? How does Harry act in response to Billy's ideas?

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

5. What and why does Karrin require Harry to do before she will talk to him?

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

7. What is the conundrum Elaine and Harry are in concerning the crimes in the Summer and Winter courts?

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

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

10. What happened that caused Harry to seclude himself and how is he dealing with it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aurora is obviously insane or very ill or both. Discuss one of the following?

1. How does Aurora's mental and/or physical health impact the situation in Summer Knight? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. A number of insane rulers have been tolerated in the "real" world who have wrecked havoc with their people's lives and country's well being. Should a king/queen retain sovereignty if it is obvious they are not fit to rule? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think insane rulers are often allowed to make poor decisions that affect a great number of people? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,197 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample