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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. About what does Harry say he thinks he knows concerning Nicodemus and the Shroud?

2. What does Harry do when he has Susan hanging in the air?

3. Which demon eventually gets Susan?

4. What does Ortega intend no matter what?

5. What does Cassius refuse to reveal despite threats from Harry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Marcone and Harry at the charity benefit.

2. What is Harry's reaction to the sample of the Shroud he picks up on the way to the meeting about the duel?

3. Who captures Harry and where is he taken?

4. How does Harry restrain Susan?

5. What happens when Harry and Susan jump out the car driven by Martin and what do they do?

6. How does Harry reveal who Cassius is masquerading as, and how does Harry know to do so?

7. What do Harry and Anna encounter when they get back to where Susan is waiting?

8. Describe the fight between the demons and Harry and Anna.

9. Why does Susan want to leave Harry's apartment and why can't she?

10. Describe Harry and Shiro's conversation as they are driving to the meeting about the duel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Death Masks is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Death Masks interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Harry. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Susan. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Ortega. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Death Masks, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Death Masks. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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