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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. What does Harry discover wrapped around Agatha's body?

2. Who is Bob?

3. What are ghosts, according to Harry's description in Chapter 5?

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

5. What is Michael doing when Harry arrives at home in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lea reveal to Michael in Chapter 6?

2. What does Bob tell Harry about the Nightmare in Chapter 14?

3. What is odd about Harry's dream?

4. What does Mortimer tell Harry about the being he is pursuing?

5. What do Harry and Susan talk about on the phone in Chapter 14?

6. Who is Harry Dresden?

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

8. According to Harry's description, what is a ghost?

9. How do Mortimer's assumptions about Harry's reasons for visiting him help Harry to get information from him?

10. What does Harry discover, upon inspecting Agatha Hagglethorn's ghostly corpse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nail embedded in Amoracchius's hilt is a powerful symbol of Michael's faith. Would Amoracchius have as much power if it weren't for the relic with which it was made? Is it the nail that gives Amoracchius its power, or does the sword simply serve to channel Michael's faith magic, in much the same way Harry's blasting rod works? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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