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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. How many enemy soldiers does Arutha say were killed in the battle to take Armengar?

2. How do the goblins and morendel enter the city of Armengar?

3. How long do Guy and Galawain believe that the moredhel that are in the Dimwood have been hiding there?

4. In what direction is Murmandamus moving his armies after the battle at Armengar?

5. When Pug pauses in his efforts to shift the Garden back in time, how fast does Macros tell him that they need to move back in time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Edder Forest?

2. What does Guy decide will be the makeup of the groups that evacuate the city?

3. What happened to Ryath?

4. What does the area where Armengar stood look like after the battle?

5. What do the besieging armies bring to Armengar on the fifth day of the attack?

6. What answer does Arutha given when Murmandamus comes to allow them to surrender and leave the city?

7. Describe the City of Forever.

8. What surprise does Jimmy prepare for Murmandamus as they leave Highcastle's garrison?

9. What does Macros decide must be done to escape the time trap?

10. What happened when a huge battering ram was rammed against the southern gate of the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Prince Arutha, Guydu Bas-Tyra and Murmandamus using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Guy uses many different tactics as he fights Murmandamus' troops. Argue whether Guy uses more offensive or defensive tactics to fight the enemy. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the novel, explain how the author uses conflict in "A Darkness at Sethanon" to advance the plot.

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