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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. Who is the first person Harry talks to on the phone in Chapter 14?

2. Why does Harry decide to pursue Lydia on his own, instead of waiting for help?

3. Who is Lea?

4. In Chapter 14, what does Bob initially advise Harry to do?

5. What does Harry use, in Chapter 13, to see what is hurting Micky?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Michael disapprove of the methods Harry used to escape from Lea?

2. Who is Harry Dresden?

3. What is Agatha Hagglethorn doing when Harry and Michael arrive at the hospital?

4. Who are Kyle and Kelly Hamilton, and why do they visit Harry in Chapter 8?

5. What happened to Agatha Hagglethorn in life?

6. What does the Nightmare do to Karrin Murphy, in Chapter 19?

7. What is Harry doing as the novel opens?

8. Why does Mister scratch Harry's face to wake him up, in Chapter 17?

9. Why is Charity angry with Harry, in Chapter 7?

10. What is odd about Harry's dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Black Court Vampires were almost wiped out, because the "Dracula" stories made their weaknesses known. What are they? What does Susan carry with her to defeat the vampires? How does Harry use these implements to his advantage? What are the characteristics of the Black Court Vampires? How are they different from the other two types? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Nightmare,as the novel's main antagonist. What is the Nightmare? How does its character change throughout the story? How many characters actually embody the concept of the Nightmare? What does Harry learn while fighting it? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Lydia is safe from the Nightmare while she is inside the church; though it destroys the church grounds, it is unable to enter the church itself. Why is the church such a common symbol for refuge and protection from evil? How does Harry feel about churches? Why? What is it about the church that keeps the Nightmare out, and keeps Lydia safe? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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